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Low Iron, Ferritin Levels. Taking Ferrous Gluconate. Can I Take A Four Hour Flight?

I am a 35yr old female with very low iron. My doctor said my ferritin level is 9 (I live in XXXXX). I am taking ferrous gluconate twice a day. My question is, is it ok for me to go on a 4hr flight while my iron is really low? I am scheduled to go away in three weeks and it is a 4hr flight there and then back again 5 days later. Thank you!
Mon, 7 Oct 2013
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1. Ferritin is the major iron storing protein in the body, and Iron is given to treat Iron deficiency Anemia but low ferritin may also indicate chronic inflammation, hypothyroidism, vitamin C deficiency or celiac disease, so check with your Attending Physician regarding baseline Investigations.
2. At high Altitude (mountains/aeroplanes), oxygen is required; so make sure you check with the Flight Attendant in advance for oxygen mask, and secondly may cause symptoms of "Restless Leg Syndrome".

PS: Your Neurologist can help with prescribing medicines for 4 hour flight.
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Low Iron, Ferritin Levels. Taking Ferrous Gluconate. Can I Take A Four Hour Flight?

** 1. Ferritin is the major iron storing protein in the body, and Iron is given to treat Iron deficiency Anemia but low ferritin may also indicate chronic inflammation, hypothyroidism, vitamin C deficiency or celiac disease, so check with your Attending Physician regarding baseline Investigations. 2. At high Altitude (mountains/aeroplanes), oxygen is required; so make sure you check with the Flight Attendant in advance for oxygen mask, and secondly may cause symptoms of Restless Leg Syndrome . PS: Your Neurologist can help with prescribing medicines for 4 hour flight.