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My Iron Is 16, % Iron Saturation 3.7, My Second Issue Is Inflammation

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Question: I am dealing with two issues and nothing is being done. My iron is 16, % iron saturation 3.7, my second issue is inflammation, sed rate 80. My Dr. has me on iron once a day, and I have been waiting four weeks to to have a consultation with a Gastroenterologist so I can have a colonoscopy. My legs are so swollen that my ankles literally are hanging over my

Answered by Dr. Olgeta Xhufka (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I think you can visit a gastroenterologist and a rheumatologist.
The swollen ankles and knees together with elevated sedimentation may signify a rheumatological problem.
Continue taking the iron as recommend by doctor.
Visit gastroenterologist to check for possible bleeding from gastrointestinal tract which may be the reason for anemia.

Hope I have answered the question.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Thanks.

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Follow up: Dr. Olgeta Xhufka (13 hours later)

Dr. Xhufka,
Be cause of Covid I can not get in to see a rheumatologist. The pain is excruciating, especially in my hands. My primary won't prescribe anything. Can you suggest something. Aleve does not work. It takes me just shy of 3 hours to get dress in the morning, and usually have to ware slippers,

Answered by Dr. Olgeta Xhufka (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Painkillers, anti-inflammatory drugs and diuretics may be used.

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear and thank you for asking again.
I am sorry about this situation.
You can use anti-inflammatory drugs such naproxen twice daily. Also diuretics such hydrochlorothiazide may be used to reduce edema.
Let me know if I can assist you further.

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