When is an iron infusion right for you?

When oral iron supplements fail to raise levels or cause side effects you can’t handle, an iron infusion may be appropriate. It skips digestion entirely, delivering iron straight into your bloodstream for maximum absorption.

Medical providers often turn to infusions when patients don’t respond to pills or patches, or when faster correction is needed.

So why does a patient have iron deficiency?

This type of anemia is caused due to your body’s inability to absorb or properly use iron or when you have a chronic condition interfering with blood loss or production.

  • Heavy menstrual bleeding

  • Pregnant or postpartum and need quick iron restoration

  • Digestive disorders such as Crohn’s or Celiac

  • Chronic kidney disease or heart failure

  • Preparing for surgery and need a normal hemaglobin level

  • Feel tired or weak even after months of oral supplements

  • Cannot tolerate pills

How to recognize patients that may be iron deficient

  • Foggy brain

  • Short of breath with exertion

  • Cold hands

  • Brittle nails

  • Hair thinning

  • Restless legs at night

  • Pale skin

  • Fast heartbeat

  • Low ferritin, hemoglobin and iron saturation levels

How do I prepare for an iron infusion?

  • Make sure you are well hydrated and have eaten a light meal prior to arrival

  • Avoid iron supplementation the day of treatment

  • Check with the office medical provider concerning your current medications and discuss whether you should take them prior to treatment.

What to expect during and after your infusion

  • Infusions can last 15 minutes to a few hours depending on chosen formulation

  • Older formulations may need a test dose to assess tolerance or allergic reaction

  • You may notice a slight metallic taste in your mouth that resolves

  • Mild fatigue the day of infusion

  • Light headedness or dizziness when not well-hydrated

What can I expect over the next several weeks to months?

Patients have reported improvements within the first few days, but the progression usually starts with a lift in energy and brain fog. Then comes the focus, stamina and energy by the end of the month. You may notice warmer hands and feet. Improvement in hair and nails can also be reported.

Results can last 6 months to a year and are individualized. This can be monitored by our medical providers and in-house lab around 2-4 weeks post treatment then quarterly.

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A medical visit from one of our providers will be required prior to infusion.