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Haemochromotosis

(4 Posts)
Ziggy62 Thu 29-Oct-26 08:01:31

Does anyone here have this? Im waiting for test results.
I have many of the symptoms unfortunately and am also being tested for diabetes

LadyGracie Thu 29-Oct-26 08:15:11

My SIL has this condition, he has regular blood tests and has blood taken when necessary.
The blood used to be destroyed but they now have developed a way of removing the excess iron so that his blood can be used for transfusion.
He has other close relatives with the condition.

GrannySomerset Thu 29-Oct-26 08:22:56

My son has it too, a surprise gift from my Irish mother which bypassed me and my daughter. Monthly blood donation (he is 0 negative) seems to manage the condition, picked up when he had a major health check at 50. Doesn’t seem to cause any problems.

baubles Thu 29-Oct-26 09:20:23

Not me but several members of my family have it, all female including my sister. I’m not aware of it causing any great problems.