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Alan16322 | 19:25 Sun 22nd Nov 2009 | Body & Soul
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I have had a recent blood analysis and the ferritin was 900 ng/mL and the iron 90ug/dL is this a cause for concern.
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what did the person who ordered the blood tests say??
Ferritin is high

Serum iron....normal.

It is a cause for further investigation.
Haemochromotosis?
Please see: www.has-ironoverload.co.uk

There is 1 in 10 people have have/carry this gene.
We have to wait now for more proof that this problem HAEMOCHROMATOSIS can also come from: ..... wait for it ........ yes ....... OVERDRINKING! ( Not always genetic )
Some time ago they were making links with Epilepsy in the USA
Ask your GP about your ferritin level and keep an eye on it as when 1000ng/ml you may well have to take action on this.

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