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Discussion Forums => Thalassemia Minor => Topic started by: ash123 on April 26, 2016, 11:09:07 AM

Title: High ferritin levels, Resting heart rate going down Beta thal Minor Plz Advise
Post by: ash123 on April 26, 2016, 11:09:07 AM

Hi
I am 37 years old with Beta Thal minor
Recently i observed my Resting heart rate is going down, at the moment its 50 in my fit bit HR . Sitting in an office chair or watching TV it goes as low as 53-54 . My ECG is not showing any concerns to Doctors.
My blood tests doesn't show any major deviation in my haemoglobin(119g/l) but my Ferritin is high at levels 458 ug/L.

My GP doesn't see it as cause of immediate concern but I can feel I am not functioning correctly, is this level of ferritin is very high and needs to be treated urgently .
What Should be my next step ? Any information will be very useful.

Many Thanks,
Ash

Title: Re: High ferritin levels, Resting heart rate going down Beta thal Minor Plz Advise
Post by: Sharmin on April 26, 2016, 02:58:30 PM

Hello Ash,

Are you quite athletic? How is your blood pressure? And what is your daily fluid intake?  Also, have you had your thyroid levels checked recently?

Sharmin

Title: Re: High ferritin levels, Resting heart rate going down Beta thal Minor Plz Advise
Post by: ash123 on April 26, 2016, 08:16:28 PM

Hi Sharmin,

Thanks for the reply, i am not very athletic, i don't think I can justify below 60 RHR .
My Daily fluid intake is definitely adequate, my blood pressure is within normal limits and Thyroid function test is normal , Below are my recent readings

TSH 1.37 (Normal 0.35 - 4.5)
Plasma Glucose 4.6 mmo/L (Normal 3-11)

U&E LFT & Bone Profile all normal
Cholestrol 4.7 mmol/L (Normal 0-5.2)
c-reactive Protein <2 (Normal 0-5)


Haemoglobin 119 g/L
MCV 67.4ft(
MCH 20.6(27-32)
MCHC 306 (310-360)
Hypochromic RBC % 21.6 (0-2.5)




Regards
Ash