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June 20, 2017 · 25 Comments

Two Weeks After My Iron Infusion An Update

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Two Weeks After My Iron Infusion An Update

Two weeks ago I had my first Iron Infusion and today I went for my second infusion at the Royal Albert Edward Infirmary. I wrote a blog post on going for an Iron Infusion for the first time if you would like to read about my experience. Today I am sharing how the first two weeks have been since my procedure.

Well, after my first infusion I felt shattered and exhausted. I slept a lot for one or two days and didn’t really feel much of a difference during the first week. After about 8 days I noticed a small improvement in my tiredness levels. I was able to better get into a routine for sleep which is something I have struggled with over the past year. I was also able to get up in the mornings and make breakfast for my daughter.

That may seem like a simple task but for months I had been too exhausted and have relied on my husband to do this. So already I have been able to spend more quality time with Sylvia in the mornings. I have had to go and rest again once she had gone to school. I am not out of the woods yet and have other conditions to deal with but I have been able to stand up and do a few things.

I did have a bad day on Thursday. I woke up low in cortisol. I could not lift my arms or legs and felt dizzy. I knew my blood pressure was too low and at around 11am I collapsed on the floor. John helped me to my bed and I rested up for two days. I had to double my medication and I needed to take extra on top of that. Sometimes I can work out what is wrong and what has caused my cortisol to drop. However I did not have any infections or virus that I know of. I did not have a period or skin infection and so I am left not knowing what caused this episode.

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Either way I have got through my episode and am now back to low energy but better than the exhausted shell I was for the past few months. I am pacing and noticed I am on top of the dishes and laundry and so I am able to do a bit more each day as I pace.

I do have this horrid bitter taste in my mouth and I don’t know what the heck it is. Trust me it is yuck! I am not pregnant! It’s something to do with my Iron I think. I went out once last week. We went to the park for a photo shoot and I went and sat on the park bench to watch. I even put makeup on for the first time in forever.

I have misplaced my glasses. I don’t have a clue where they are. It’s been a whole week and I am going to have to try and search again. Today I went to the hospital for my second infusion and I am hoping my energy will increase even more. That would be great. I will always have to pace but getting my levels right will surely help.

Angela x

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  1. Kim Carberry says

    June 19, 2017 at 9:16 pm

    That is fantastic news….I am glad things are improving. x

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    • Angela says

      June 21, 2017 at 1:03 am

      me too thanks!

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  2. Ana De-Jesus says

    June 19, 2017 at 10:36 pm

    It must be so difficult having exhaustion all the time and honestly you are such a role model because it is amazing how much you have achieved under such conditions. I really hope that eventually things will get better x

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    • Angela says

      June 21, 2017 at 1:03 am

      It can be hard but I try to pace myself. ๐Ÿ™‚

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  3. Nicole Anderson says

    June 20, 2017 at 12:03 am

    I do so hope things start to look up more soon. I know what it is like to be ill like you are at the moment and the quality of life can really suck. You are blessed to have supportive people like your husband around to assist you and who care. Best wishes to you as you go through this journey.

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    • Angela says

      June 21, 2017 at 12:53 am

      thanks for the well wishes

      Reply
  4. ojandcigs says

    June 20, 2017 at 1:15 am

    Wow thank you for sharing your journey. I really hope you feel better and that you are able to find the relief, rest and relaxation you deserve!

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    • Angela says

      June 21, 2017 at 12:53 am

      Your welcome. I am excited to be getting treatments at last!

      Reply
  5. Sona Jain says

    June 20, 2017 at 5:11 am

    You are so strong and I am surely your family will get you there. Take care of yourself and you will surely see the light at the end of the tunnel.

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    • Angela says

      June 21, 2017 at 12:49 am

      Thanks so much.

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  6. rhianwestbury says

    June 20, 2017 at 10:30 am

    It doesn’t seem that the iron infusion has done too much but hopefully it’s something which will develop in time x

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    • Angela says

      June 20, 2017 at 10:35 am

      yes I sure hope so. It takes 2-4 weeks.

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  7. chei says

    June 20, 2017 at 10:43 am

    Haven’t heard what kind of sickness is Iron Infusion? Just curious, but hope you will be fine.

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    • Angela says

      June 21, 2017 at 12:47 am

      Low Iron!

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  8. Britta says

    June 20, 2017 at 5:35 pm

    Oh that is nice that you were able to spend some more time with your daughter – she is gorgeous! Love those pictures so lovely. I hope you will become a whole lot better with this second infusion, being tired and exhausted all the time is really hard.

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    • Angela says

      June 21, 2017 at 12:32 am

      Yes it can be hard but I can’t wait for improvements.

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  9. Samantha says

    June 20, 2017 at 5:42 pm

    I’m sorry you feel like that! I guess it takes time to feel the difference so be strong and I’m sure you’ll feel better soon!

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    • Angela says

      June 21, 2017 at 12:31 am

      it will take time. I am hoping to see differences soon!

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  10. Sabrina Barbante (@SabrinaBarbante) says

    June 20, 2017 at 5:42 pm

    i really and hearthly hope you’ll get better and better

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    • Angela says

      June 21, 2017 at 12:29 am

      me too thanks.

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  11. Amalia says

    June 20, 2017 at 6:06 pm

    Hope you’re feeling better, it takes a while to get your levels back up!

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    • Angela says

      June 21, 2017 at 12:23 am

      It sure does. I was told 4-6 weeks.

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  12. MELANIE EDJOURIAN says

    June 21, 2017 at 6:12 pm

    I suppose that is some kind of progress not to be totally exhausted. Hope you feel even better soon.

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  13. elizabeth o says

    June 28, 2017 at 11:41 pm

    It can’t be easy trying to run your household and handle the side effects of the infusion… Sending you lots of healing light and love!

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    • Angela says

      June 29, 2017 at 2:29 pm

      Thanks Elizabeth ๐Ÿ™‚ I am doing well!

      Reply

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