Ferritin rising despite venesections

Quick update! Called the hospital today to try to find out when the fibroscan might be, said I can be there in 20 minutes if they had a cancellation. Got a call back 10 minutes later to see if I am free on Friday! Of course I am!
Happen to have my 3 monthly Haemotology appointment next Monday so hopefully I should have a reason soon as to what is causing the high ferritin.

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Oh @Suey good news please do let us know how you get on.
Be kind to yourself

So I eventually saw the liver consultant yesterday, he said I donā€™t have iron overload and doesnā€™t think venesections are necessary. He is going to do an endoscopy (something else to freak me out!) and is still waiting for some blood results but isnā€™t overly concerned about my liver. He frustratingly told me to lose weight, I have only recently returned to my pre cancer weight as after transplant I was told not to diet!!
I thought I was done with Haemotology appointments but I have one in July so I hope they have the same opinion about the venesections.

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Hi @Suey. Itā€™s good to get an update.
Just when we think one thing is sorted thereā€™s something else!
Good news about the venesections and your liver, that must be a relief.
Please let us know how you get on with your endoscopy :blush:

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