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Skin staining from iron infusion

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Peckhamite · 28/11/2020 12:51

I had an iron infusion yesterday and it’s stained my skin quite badly around the canula site. Has anyone experienced this and had their staining fade over time? I know that it might be permanent so just looking for a good news story to cheer me up after this shock! Thanks.

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Redannie118 · 28/11/2020 15:03

I had an infusion in march. Nurse told me staining is pretty common and will fade over a week or so. I didnt stain, but I hope that helps put your mind at rest :)

oohyoudevilyou · 28/11/2020 15:25

I had it, and it did fade dramatically in a week or so, but there was some residual staining that lasted 2 or 3 years. I think it's very slightly darker even now 15 years on but barely noticeable.

Peckhamite · 28/11/2020 20:05

Thank you - this did make me feel better. I’m feeling quite low about it but hoping I will also be a lucky one who experiences it fade away.

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