hemochromatosis high iron levels

About a moth ago I had a physical and my blood work came back with high iron levels 55 doc said normal was anywhere from 17 to 45, I just had another blood test to double check ( a month has pasted).  If this comes back high again I was wondering if the cause is because I don't drink enough (hardly any water)  would it help dullute the iron levels, I wonder if I could bring them down through diet?  And is that 55 way over or just slightly
FYI I'm a 33 yr old female that has no other health problems, other than spottng in the middle of my cycle for the past 4 months(related I don't know) I have an average 1 beer a day or less

[aMom21]

Which iron measurement is your doc referring to?  Hemochromotosis diagnosis typically requires that your doc run a test for transferrin and ferritan levels as well as iron.

[trocker01tanya]

not sure the two number that she told me were like just over, about 6 points over the normal,

[aMom21]

I would ask the doc to send you a copy of your lab work or you could call the lab directly.

If it is just 6 points over normal I wouldn't be too alarmed about it, but talk to your doctor about your concerns, at the very least ask to have the blood work repeated in 3 months.

Take care.

[trocker01tanya]

Thank you so much I have been retested and am waiting for the results  My tests were only a moth apart though.  Your reponse was appreciated and now I can rest al little thank you

[aMom21]

Thank you.  The internet is a wonderful tool for informtion but I still believe a good candid discussion with your doc is best.

Good luck!