Thank you, great advice! Happy Holidays!

@swintegrative

7 ай бұрын

You are so welcome!

My ferritin was 700 in June, 2019. It had been elevated before but the doctors saw no issues with it. A hematologist tested me and I have a genetic gene mutation that makes me a carrier for hemachromatosis. I use Ip6, curcumin, resveratol, teas and coffee, dairy to reduce ferritin levels. I am currently at 68, but have kept it under 145 for most of the last 3 years. I rarely do phlebotomies but I am learning now that there is a health benefit to them and will likely make it part of my routine. The only thing is, I still feel awful and nobody can figure it out. Lowering my ferritin has not changed anything about how I feel physically.

@swintegrative

4 ай бұрын

may not be related to your iron then but iron saturation can help you understand that. check out some of my other videos on that topic or high iron in general.

Thank you! That answered multiple questions. I have low absorption and elevated ferritin and slightly elevated neutrophils but normal white cell count. Had Covid in January but my knees and hips pain is horrendous from arthritis. Bone Doc said all he could help me with is surgical replacement. Oh boy.

excellent, true information.

@swintegrative

8 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

First of all I can't believe this doctor actually answers questions in the comments but anyway I'm going to a hematologist this month because my ferritin level is 530 any suggestions

@swintegrative

6 ай бұрын

I try but for you… that sounds like the right idea to get a firm diagnosis.

@triciaskiles

6 ай бұрын

Dr, Mom Mom's Ferritin is high and her d-dimer is also high. She was recently diagnosed with IPF but none of her doctors can tell us why these are high and don't seem concerned. Do you think her idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis could cause either? All other tests are normal (and she's had just about every test there is!) Thanks!

After my cancer treatment. My ferritin was 918. Tried curcumin, ip6, and inositol. Didn't work for me. Tried TRT. Didn't make me feel good. Found out that iron can't get in your cells without copper. Took 2mg of copper per day. Worked my way up to 8mg per day. My ferritin is now below 300. And copper is the only thing I take towards my high iron.

@swintegrative

7 ай бұрын

Interesting I’ll have to look into this one up. Just as an FYI, you can become toxic and copper as well and it’s important to keep a balance between your zinc and copper levels as well as all the other trace minerals. When you take one trace mineral like copper you’re likely to create a deficiency in all the other trace minerals. This is not to say that one should never take copper. But something you should be aware of.

@shawnwashere101

7 ай бұрын

Ok.. so during covid there was a massive push to take large amounts of zinc. Hmmm... No doctors mentioned anything about copper should be used at the same time. Zinc is in many different foods. No need to take the supplement. But copper is depleted from our soils and we are all becoming deficient. Zinc is a heavy metal and pushes minerals like copper out of our bodies. Can you show me some proof that copper is dangerous. I can show you lots on zinc and iron. the gov/big pharmacy/and the food industry are pushing iron down our throats. Red meat isn't the problem. It's iron enriched foods. So if you can send me proof on copper that would be great.

@shawnwashere101

7 ай бұрын

I don't mean to come off defensive towards copper. But I research all I can on minerals. My skin was in ruff shape after treatment and was not getting better with time. My energy levels were at an all time low. I was desperate. I tried copper after hearing the lies about copper toxic. And instantly I had energy. When from being on the couch for 3 weeks at a time. To now being back ironworking and at 95% of what I was when I was healthy. We all have iron in our organs especially liver. And can't get it in our red blood cells for energy without copper. My liver hurt all the time. Extreme pain. Been to blood specialist and he said do nothing. Lol. On 8mg of copper pain is totalling gone. Best part of all this. Copper cures neutropenia. My neutrophils went down to 0.8. Now a year and half later they are at 2.8 possibly better. Cancer clinic said I'd have live with my neutrophils being low for the rest of my life. And the may consider blood transfusion when I go below 0.5. Not if. When.... and there is no cure. Boy were they wrong. If you take copper it will improve your skin and gets rid of those dark circles under your eyes. Give it a try. Check out "dead doctors don't lie" And "copper revolution "

@theancientsancients1769

4 ай бұрын

​@@shawnwashere101This may explain why I feel weak and unwell and under eyes circles due to high ferritin

@RYumang-lq4cu

2 ай бұрын

2mg for how long before going to 8mg? And how long to take?

My wife was recently diagnosed with very high iron levels, and your explanations of things here was very informative. It was only found because she went to her doctor for an unrelated heart issue. They did blood work and found it from that, but not because they were looking for it. She was supposed to start therapeutic phlebotomy today, but they wouldn't take her blood due to her wearing a heart monitor. So, back to the drawing board. What are your thoughts on something like Inositol Hexaphosphate as a supplement to lower the iron level in the system?

@swintegrative

6 ай бұрын

There are chelating medications but phlebotomy is standard practice. I don’t think that supplement will do any to lower it.

Is oxidative stress the same as rust within the body? Does someone have a stronger magnetic attraction with this problem?

Incredibly helpful! I totally understand and appreciate your video..just wish my Dr did! Ferritin 300, heterozygous C282Y , Irish heritage, early menopause, arthropathy from HH. Dr doesn’t think ferritin is high enough to address. It’s anemia of chronic disease surely, but that doesn’t fit their HH box. Treat ME, not my LABS! Thanks so much!

@swintegrative

6 ай бұрын

Thank you, good luck

Thanks. I have normal Iron and high Ferritin. MAYBE but I doubt it, I can get a doctor to consider this when looking at my blood work. I have carried around a VERY serious ear infection for more than 2 years, I have have 2 major operations to correct it but I think it is still here. When I ask a doctor to consider this they have no response.

My daughter is 15 and her ferritin is 210 and b12 is 1814. Autoimmune disorders do run in family ,mostly hashimotos but her thyroid is fine so far. Trying to wrap my brain around this one since doctors around here aren’t really helpful.

Hi, I have high Ferritin 470 , it has been a year. I have done many blood work out such as Liver Function tests, all Autoimmune tests, Abdomen Ultrasound, Iron, TransFernittin, CRP All are normal except CRP shows elevated. I feel very tierd. is there any other test recommanded to do and what is treatment?

@zuofu-ziv

Ай бұрын

how high was your CRP?

I just got my results thinking I have anemia because I’m suffering from symptoms that seem like anemia for 2.5 months now. My ferritin as high at 152…My RBC low at 3.63 is that anemia? I’m supposed to go over the results in my doctor on Monday…my glucose was high at 100 but 3 weeks ago my glucose was in normal range

My iron is28 Iron Saturation is 9 Ferritin is 158. Is this bad?

I just got my results back and my ferritin is over 2000. I had it tested because of my symptoms and results of my 23andme genetic test said I have markers for hereditary hemochromatosis.

@swintegrative

5 ай бұрын

That's impressive! Other blood tests may be needed to confirm it depending on what was done or follow up with hematologist.

My husband’s ferritin is 1245. He is in remission from Leukemia and Merkel Cell Carcinoma and it has been rising over the last few years. We keep asking his doctors at Dana Farber why it is so high and none of them are concerned and say they don’t know why it is so high.

@swintegrative

10 ай бұрын

Could be inflammation from the cancer. Your doctor should be able to figure that out with a little effort

@wildhorses6817

9 ай бұрын

​@@swintegrative Thank you, very helpful.

@benzodiazepineawarenesswit6079

7 ай бұрын

@@swintegrative sadly at Dana Farber we ask all his doctors and they just say they have no idea:(

@shawnwashere101

7 ай бұрын

I had the same problem. Stage 3 advancedThroat cancer. Lymphoma, Leukemia. My ferritin was 918. And the doctors tried to get me to take iron supplements. Doctors say ferritin is a measurement of inflammation and iron. What ever is convenient at the time. If I listened to them I'd be very sick or dead by now. Beat my cancer with fenbendazole and cbd. And lowered ferritin with Copper supplement. Read Dead doctors don't lie. Great book.

@shawnwashere101

7 ай бұрын

Joe Tippens protical really works. I'm on my second year of using fenbendazole. Been using full spectrum CBD for 3 years. And Been on copper for a year and a half. Doctors either hide the benefits of copper or some are just uneducated and programmed. Alot of good info is hard to find. Don't let them tell you that copper toxic is real. Iron toxic is worse than anything they can tell you. All of North America is iron toxic. Sorry for the novel but I want to help people that are having the challenges I've overcome. Take care

My ferritin was 467. Iron was within range but hadn't seen saturation numbers. Started taking IP6 and began TRT around the same time. 3 months later ferritin was 250. I'm sure some iron was taken up with more red blood cells from test. Blood Iron levels were mid normal range and saturation at 37%. Donated blood for the first time and will continue until my iron and ferritin is down to in the lower half of normal.

@swintegrative

11 ай бұрын

Yes but he ferritin will go down bc the body is using iron to make more RBC (when on TRT)

@counterbalancelife4305

11 ай бұрын

@@swintegrative The RBC increase, and subsequent iron soak, shouldn't continue once it reaches it's new set point. We'll see how it shakes out with follow up tests. From my research, there seems to be more upsides to blood donation with regard to longevity unless you actually get low in iron. Women get some of that from their monthly menstruations while men do not and accumulate more iron as they age. I'm enjoying your content, Dr. Thank you.

@mem1701movies

9 ай бұрын

@@swintegrativewould a vitamin supplement with 20mg of iron be dangerous for an elderly woman if only taken once every 2 weeks?

@ryans1623

9 ай бұрын

@@swintegrative My ferritin is 600 constantly, iron is normal and taking TRT has not lowered it, I donated blood a couple days ago to se if that will help and will check ferritin in 30 days.

@user-cp6fe1om8w

3 ай бұрын

@@ryans1623how did it turn out ??

Im in Ireland my fathers ferrartin is 2000 long waiting list for haematology. They suspect spleen inflammation. Genetics was ruled out. Any taught on spleen infection causing this. Gets tired and ahort of breath alot

@swintegrative

2 ай бұрын

Any kind of chronic inflammation or infection can do this

I have high ferritin (656ng/ml), low hemoglobin (12.9g/dl), also high Vitamin B12 (1280 pg/ml) and high SHBG (169 mol/L) ,but everything else including HDL, LDL, etc.... liver enzymes, and all else are quite good, what could be the problem? maybe Thalassemia? In any case I just did a blood test again and now I'm waiting for the results and for the appointment of my doc to see if he sends me to an specialist or not. Best

@Carolanne1926

7 ай бұрын

I don't get it I've always had low iron levels I have regular iron tests as two weeks ago then my doctor told me my iron was iron overload they he tells me I have a condition called hireditry hemochromatosis from one blood test not shore if he did the ferrin levels I'm booked in to see him next week I want to see my blood test results and started my treatment donating blood to red cross blood donor in Australia yes they want our blood here to help others I'm just concerned that he didn't do enough tests

@MiguePizar

7 ай бұрын

@@Carolanne1926 good luck with that, as for me, I stopped absolutely everything ferritin related since I have too high, and also extreme high test so it may, or may not be related, so well see how it goes on my next iron blood work. Best

My iron level is 328 at this time. I have hashimotos. This is a new development for me. I noted on some lab work I had in 2022 my iron level was 312. I had it rechecked and it is 328. So now I just don't have a clue of what to do. I cant find an endocrinologist here they are all not taking on new patients.

@theancientsancients1769

4 ай бұрын

Integrated or functional medicine doctor you need . Certain supplements like curcumin and Alpha Lipoic Acid can help .

I went for routine blood work and my ferritin came back 180 which is out of range. I am usually slightly anemic so I had been taking iron tablets but stopped about a 40 days ago could that still be in my system to elevate ferritin. I am 63 year old women no pain or inflammation that I know of and the rest of blood work is fine. Hemoglobin 12.2 should I be concerned?

@swintegrative

5 ай бұрын

Likely still in the system but hard to know without more tests

@cathymcpherson1366

5 ай бұрын

Thank you...I will recheck in four months as per Doctors request. I hope that it was caused by my iron supplements.@@swintegrative

My husband has a ferritin level of 1308, an iron level of 96 and a RBC of 2.73, he has been to a hematologist several times and they just take more blood, I am so stressed, he sleeps so much and gets out of breath doing anything.

@swintegrative

22 күн бұрын

yeah that is pretty extreme levels with anemia. I know it is frustrating but it is not always easy to find answers. I hope you guys can get help. good luck.

@karenmorgan1672

20 күн бұрын

@@swintegrative thank you

Is there a way to naturally chelate iron from getting too many blood transfusions? The results from the test today said 4400 in July it was almost 5000

@swintegrative

9 ай бұрын

not that I know of. that sounds very high.

@Tee.88

9 ай бұрын

@swintegrative oh ok, thank you. I asked my Dr. about taking IP6 and he said no, but he also didn't know what it was.

@ryans1623

9 ай бұрын

I had 600 for 25 years never moves much, i was 900 until i lost 40 pounds then dropped to 600 but lost another 50 didnt budge, all my other inflation crp and others are normal im stumped want to getESR but doctor wont do it as its expensive test, if you have any ideas ive been trying to find out for decades. @@swintegrative

My mum needs help. currently has 241 ug/l very high ferritin levels and 5.4 umol/l low iron and 8.1% low transferrin saturation. uric acid is 136 umol/l a bit on low side. CRP is 1.83 mg/l which is considered good. insulin 34 pmol/l which is considered ok. found out she has h.pylori 7U/ml considered high,which is known to cause high ferritin? do i metal cleanse her ?? what do i do? been giving Sulforaphane eg broccoli lately, cucumin, berberine. thinking of getting mastic gum for the h.pylori

@swintegrative

3 ай бұрын

Sounds like she needs to see a doctor to sort through the he best options for her

@createspaceone

3 ай бұрын

@@swintegrative thanks,here in uk its awful, they let her out of hospital like this, i phoned the doctor up a month a go and he said bloods are good. i got these results from outside of state care nhs so i dont have much faith in them unfortunately, have to wait till monday now to speak with someone, i am going to get 2nd and third opinions.

@swintegrative

3 ай бұрын

Oh no I have heard that. I wish I could give you more help but too much for this venue. Good luck.

Most doctors and I would calculate 95% of doctors do not check ferritin levels. When your hemoglobin is high, you should always check ferritin levels. I believe that ferritin level panels should be in all CMP blood draws. Doctors need to get the word out about, this very dangerous condition.

@swintegrative

8 ай бұрын

Agreed

@wmauibill

7 ай бұрын

Just diagnosed today . I’ve been experiencing bad muscle aches in my upper body. I am hoping that that will go away after treatment.

@dr.stevenpennym.d.3241

7 ай бұрын

@@wmauibill also check for polycythemia.

@noobiedooby26

5 ай бұрын

Does ferritin can raise hemoglobin and hematocrit?

@dr.stevenpennym.d.3241

5 ай бұрын

@@wmauibill what was your ferritin levels?

My mother has been suffering from jaundice since the 6th of August I am sharing the TOTAL BILIRUBIN data 6/8 - 4.5 18/8 - 2.3 1/9 - 11.3 15/9- 14.3 18/9 - 10.03 25/9- 5.73 On 1/9 she also went through Ultrasonography which showed that her liver is inflatted with few lymph nodes and her spleen size increased. In short she had hepatomegaly and splenomegaly. Her fibroscan scores on 20/9 were this- CAP Score:- 234 Stiffness:- 16.4 Her haemoglobin level on 25/9 is 9.10 Ferritin level is 256 And LDH level is 219 Can you please comment on her condition by the given data ?

I was diagnosed with AlphaThalassemia. My hemoglobin is 128 low. My ferritin is 608. Is that normal with people have Thalassemia?

@joshuaelledge5084

9 ай бұрын

I just got diagnosed with alpha thalassemia a few weeks ago. My ferritin is 721. My doctor is sending me to 2 specialist. I’ll be sure to update.

@triciaskiles

6 ай бұрын

​@@joshuaelledge5084do you have an update?

If ferritin level is high and possibly caused by inflammation ( for example, Covid), would the white blood cell count also be elevated?

@swintegrative

5 ай бұрын

no not always but typically if there is chronic overt infection.

After iron infusion, my ferritin level went up from 8.6 to 508..what should I do. I am so worried.

@swintegrative

4 ай бұрын

It’s normal for ferritin to go up after iron infusion

@TheMisswhite78

4 ай бұрын

@@swintegrative can it go back down to a normal range? My targeted ferritin is 40-70 ug/l

Can donating blood reduce the amount of Ferritin 🤔

@swintegrative

6 ай бұрын

Yep

Hi my mom’s results came back today and hers is at 1381. Her doctor is supposed to talk to her next Saturday. Do you think I should get her help sooner?

@swintegrative

10 ай бұрын

Wow, that’s pretty extreme. But there’s lots of reasons that could be going on and it’s really a judgment call as far as getting her in sooner… like is the doctor she’s going to see a really good doctor someone that knows her well, etc. Good luck to you both

@danielhill3899

10 ай бұрын

I had my blood test back today. I'm 35 and my ferritin level is 1400. I'm scared

@jimmycole855

9 ай бұрын

@@swintegrative thank you! Sorry I didn’t see your reply. It jumped up to 2600 😅 she is still walking and all that. But she says she just feels tired. She is going to see a specialist soon

@user-im6fy4qp6m

8 ай бұрын

its a marker of inflammation in the body. teh doctor will probably want to rule out if she had any infections recently or was sick. even something like an infected tooth could cause it. cancer is possible although usually the most rare cause, as are autoimmune issues. depnding on her age, it could also be a genetic issue starting to show up called hemochromatosis. usually it doesnt show up in people while they are young, it takes years to build up. @@jimmycole855

@user-im6fy4qp6m

8 ай бұрын

did you just get over covid? mine spiked quite a bit when i was tested not too long after recovering from covid@@danielhill3899

There are loads of reasons for high ferritin not just high iron.

@swintegrative

4 ай бұрын

Thank you, yes there are and I addressed many of those in other videos on reasons for high ferritin. This video is more about the problems caused from high iron.

My husband has Ferritin levels at 1700. He did drink wine almost every day. he is also diabetic. The Dr says it is drinking and not hemochromatosis. Will cutting alcohol out completely along with a healthier diet lower theae levels significantly? Hwe has fatty liver too 😢 he's 58

@swintegrative

3 ай бұрын

Wow that is incredibly high! New video on fatty liver and high ferritin coming out soon I think will help explain the connection.

Donate blood every 8 weeks.

680-710 FERRATIN OVER LAST 2 YEARS NORMAL IRON LEVEL NO COVID SOMETHING IS CAUSING THIS ANY SUGGESTION NEXT MOVE DONATE BLOOD have been seen by endocrinologist and hematologist on anti inflammatory currently

@jasonxx7578

5 ай бұрын

Hello . My ferratin level has been 670 for past 5 years. My iron is normal ,everything else is in normal range except my plateles are little low . I have been going to Doctors no one can't figure out what's going on. I am wondering if you have find out anything on your ferratin levels what is causes. Thanks

First and foremost, this video lacks the most important information about the normal range of ferritin levels! Don't be fooled when your lab shows only one standard range, e.g. 15-150. As you get older, it's absolutely normal to have higher levels. Therefore, thumbs down for this video. The info is totally useless.

@swintegrative

2 ай бұрын

thanks for drawing attention to the changing ferritin levels with age. The ranges can change a little with age but most of that is attributed to some underlying health issue / pathology. Have a look at this study for reference. www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/0009898185902712?via%3Dihub. We should note too that reference ranges are not always the optimal ranges. I hope this helps bring some clarity.

Question for the doctor: My father is on dialysis abd he suffers from anemia he was given iron injections and now he has a level of 945mg ferritin, my question is this life threatening? Abd how long it will take him to recover? Thanks.