Aa
Aa
A
A
A
Close
1113735 tn?1273174430

HIGH IRON AND SEDIMENTATION

Hello everybody, specially post this to Bill, since I really think he knows a lot about subject, like others,too. So. My latest results are >
Ast> 88
Alt> 82
GGT,  49 (from 1-38)
ALP 101 (30-98)
what specially concernes me is Sedimentation which is .50 H (3-12 in women)
also Iron is 40  H(from 9.0-30.4).

kreatinin 85 (50-115)
glukosa 5.74 (3.30-6.20)
Total bilirubin 20.8 H (3.4-20/5)
Cholesterol 3.83 (3.60-5/70)
Triglicerids  0.95  (0.40-1.53)

WBC/ 5.6  (3.5-10.0
RBC 5.13 (3.80-5.80)
HGB 142  (110-165)
HCT 431 (350-500)
PLT 219 (150-390)
PCT 152 (100-500)

MCV 84
MCH 27.6
MCHC 328
Lym 2.5
gra 2.7
Mon 0,4

Please, advise and tell me opinion, specially for iron and sedimentation. What should that means><?
Best Answer
568322 tn?1370165440
I noticed that you mentioned rheumatoid arthritis on your profile.  If you have rheumatoid arthritis that would account for the high sedimentation rate since it's a test that measures inflammation.  

Your iron is high and the hemoglobin is on the high side of normal.  It would be significant because females that have rheumatoid arthritis tend to be anemic.  Having too much iron can work against the treatment for Hep C.

By the way, were you fasting when you had this blood test done? Because if you were fasting then you're prediabetic.  A blood sugar above 5 means pre-diabetes which can also work against treatment.  If you're planning to treat again you should look into that before you start.

Best of luck to you,

Co  
2 Responses
Sort by: Helpful Oldest Newest
1113735 tn?1273174430
what do you suggest for lovering iron, and also for blood sugar? some medications, or just natural with food> No, I was not fasting before giving blood test. Thank for the answer that you gave me. I intend to retreat, and I would offcourse have to regulate the iron. I heard about flobotomy (taking out the blood, in order to lower iron level) that should be offcourse recommended by the hematologist.
Helpful - 0
Have an Answer?

You are reading content posted in the Hepatitis C Community

Top Hepatitis Answerers
317787 tn?1473358451
DC
683231 tn?1467323017
Auburn, WA
Learn About Top Answerers
Didn't find the answer you were looking for?
Ask a question
Answer a few simple questions about your Hep C treatment journey.

Those who qualify may receive up to $100 for their time.
Explore More In Our Hep C Learning Center
image description
Learn about this treatable virus.
image description
Getting tested for this viral infection.
image description
3 key steps to getting on treatment.
image description
4 steps to getting on therapy.
image description
What you need to know about Hep C drugs.
image description
How the drugs might affect you.
image description
These tips may up your chances of a cure.
Popular Resources
A list of national and international resources and hotlines to help connect you to needed health and medical services.
Herpes sores blister, then burst, scab and heal.
Herpes spreads by oral, vaginal and anal sex.
STIs are the most common cause of genital sores.
Condoms are the most effective way to prevent HIV and STDs.
PrEP is used by people with high risk to prevent HIV infection.