Iron transfusion.. Any experience? Have one tomorrow

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Just that really. They haven't said much so want to know

How long does it take?

How long until you feel treating benefits of it. ( currently struggling with breathlessness and fatigue so can't wait for that to improve)

How does it make you feel... Any side effects?

I'm not worried I just like to be in the know.. I on had confirmation call this morning so quite rushed x

Oh and is it just the one dose you need through the rest of the pregnancy... I'm 35 weeks

I had one at 35 weeks in September last year. I was there for about an hour & a half in total I think. I had a cannula put in & was then attached to the drip for 15-20 minutes & had to wait half an hour before I could go home. I would highly recommend them, I felt so poorly & it made me feel so much better. I only had one infusion as my iron levels returned to a normal after but they will give another if your levels don’t improve.

I started to feel the benefit of it within a couple of days & had no side effects.

Hope yours goes well :)

Fab thank you. That's not long to be there. Was hoping dint have to get someone to be home for DS after school but sounds like I'll b done on time.. As its before lunch my appointment