Anyone had an iron infusion?

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My consultant is arranging one for me after months on iron tablets with no effect.
What can I expect?

Hiya, I don't know how much I can help and I haven't had one personally but my grandma has pernicious anemia and osteoporosis so has to have these infusions regularly. When I have been with her she is admitted to a ward for the day and basically just sits there with a cannula in her hand for several hours. She is perfectly happy and comfortable the whole time. She is very drained once home yet that is mainly due to her being so frail and even walking across a room takes it out of her. Maybe try do some research online to find out more?

Quite a bit of waiting about while the dose is calculated to your weight/stuff arrives from pharmacy. Then more waiting while they find a Dr as its likely that the dr has to be about while you have the infusion, at least for initial period. Cannula in hand, infusion started. Wait for infusion to finish, it runs through quite slowly. Home.

Thank you both!

I have a works do in the evening (just a meal) do you think I will be up to it?

I am also planning on trying to drive home on my own / pick younger DC from school & nursery - is that all doable?

Yes, ou should be fine. If anything you should feel better than usual!

Yes I'm sure u will be fine, just make sure u have some food before u go off running around all over as not sure if you're allowed to eat while having it done and it does take a fair while

I have a friend who is doing this in pregnancy right now. Afterwards she feels quite tired and sick, and has had to arrange for extra help with her DC while her DH is going on a business trip!