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Q: high iron and liver levels

asked by: rbloor on January 6th, 2009

New User

hi
i have had my latest blood results in regarding liver and cholesterol and iron as i have had severe muscle cramps and just feeling unwell

lft-772
alt-562
ck-662
cholesterol-ldl 9.7

and iron- 1295!!

i have polycistic kidneys but are functioning fine
i now have to do a rested ck test for 1 week
im at a loss now as i cant work
generally i feel good as i am fit
180cm tall and 97 kgs
does anyone know what is happening to me

Replies(1)

watcher17

replied on June 3rd, 2009

New User

too much iron

Find a doctor that will test for hemochromatosis using TIBC, serum iron, and ferritin levels to diagnose. Is a serious condition requiring more than just one test to rule out. There is a helpful website if testing is positive and you will need to know all you can about it because the doctors seldom are aware of the dangers.

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