In a message dated 4/6/02 12:56:51 PM Pacific Daylight Time,
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> Gail, please explain the anemia even though the ferritin
> (iron) level is high.  My hemoglobin was 133 with a ref.
> 120 - 160. Would this be slightly anemic? Thanks
> Phyllis
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If you are still menstruating your hemoglobin is fine.  High Ferritin has
been associated with heart disease problems.  I know there has been a study
of some individuals who have too much Ferritin in their system.  The extra
Ferritin actually damages the heart.  They control the amount of Ferritin by
regularly donating blood.   I cannot as I take too many meds.

I cannot remember the name of this genetic abnormality.  My problems are
familial, (My paternal grandmother) as I have Type III familial
hyperprotenemia an unusually high amount of both total cholesterol and
trigycerides.   I am on a very heart healthy, lower carbohydrate, good fat
diet and take 1000 mg of time released Niacin every night along with a
triglyeride lowering tablet called Tricor.  This plus HRT keeps my
cholesterol within normal range.

Gail K



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