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Is Iron Infusion Safe While Having High White Cell Count In The Urine?
I m a gastric bypass patient from 1995. Absorption of iron is a problem and I have low counts. My doctor is going to have me go in for a 1 hour iron infusion to last 6 months. I have high white cell count in my urine. I am anemic. I also have memory fog and I fatigue easily.. I m 68 and otherwise in good health. Any comments? Judy
Sat, 30 Sep 2017
Hey Judy,
As far as White Blood Cells in urine are concerned it means you are having active urinary tract infection.
And iron replacement therapy is not recommended during an ongoing infection.
So I would suggest you to take a break in your routine iron replacement therapies.
Regards
As far as White Blood Cells in urine are concerned it means you are having active urinary tract infection.
And iron replacement therapy is not recommended during an ongoing infection.
So I would suggest you to take a break in your routine iron replacement therapies.
Regards
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