Iron deficiency signs and symptoms:
- Severe fatigue
- Tachycardia (rapid heartbeat)
- Anxiety
- Shortness of breath
Who could benefit from an iron infusion?
Iron infusions are ideal for individuals dealing with:
- Side effects from oral supplements, like constipation and nausea
- Chronic iron deficiency or anemia
- Fatigue or low energy levels due to iron deficiency
- Conditions like heavy menstrual cycles, pregnancy, or gastrointestinal disorders that limit iron absorption
- Females with a hemoglobin below 12
- Males with a hemoglobin below 13
Labs must be tested day of infusion or within the past 30 days.
Why get an iron infusion?
Oral iron supplements are often the first approach to managing iron deficiency, but they’re not always well-tolerated or effective. Side effects like constipation, nausea, or poor absorption can limit their benefits, leaving you searching for a better solution.
Iron infusions deliver iron directly into your bloodstream, bypassing the digestive system entirely—avoiding constipation and nausea, and ensuring faster, more efficient absorption. You'll notice improvements in energy and overall wellness in a fraction of the time compared to oral supplements.
Iron Infusion: A tailored solution for iron deficiency
Iron is crucial for binding and transporting oxygen to red blood cells. A deficiency can lead to severe fatigue, tachycardia, anxiety, and shortness of breath, among other symptoms. After an iron infusion, we recommend a Myers cocktail infusion, Immune Boost, or any of Vita 10’s IVs featuring our specially formulated High Dose B Complex and Vitamin C for added benefits. Vitamin C aids in iron absorption, while B12 fosters red blood cell production, enhancing iron's efficiency throughout the body.
Who may not receive this treatment?
Individuals with moderate to severe asthma, eczema, a history of serious hypersensitivity reactions requiring Benadryl or epinephrine, anemia not due to iron deficiency, advanced liver disease, acute or chronic infections, or acute kidney failure, as well as those in the first trimester of pregnancy, are advised against this treatment. However, pregnant women in their 2nd or 3rd trimester may receive IV iron with written consent from their OBGYN, indicated by a co-signature on the provided form.
Possible adverse reactions:
Common reactions encompass a metallic taste in the mouth, low blood pressure, fever, and shivering. Less frequent reactions include nausea, vomiting, headache, diarrhea, dizziness, itching, pain in extremity, joint pain, back pain, muscle cramp, pain or redness at the injection site, sore throat, chest pain, and swelling of extremities. Many reactions can often be alleviated by slowing the rate of infusion. Serious, life-threatening reactions such as anaphylaxis are very rare but possible.
