Ep1: Diagnosing haemochromatosis in general practice with Dr Robert Menz

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Video of Episode 1 of the IRON MATTERS podcast series. Dr Menz, an Adelaide based GP, medical educator and life member of RACGP talks about best practice in diagnosing hereditary haemochromatosis in general practice.

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@gen-X-trader 2 жыл бұрын

As someone who has a very minor form of this. Single h63d, unknown s65c, but something was up because I had a 60% saturation and symptoms even with normal ferritin. In my case donating blood a couple of times a year has been wonderful for the brain fog, the metallic taste I would get in my mouth sometimes. The fatigue. I could only imagine how bad this would be for someone who had a pair of c282y. Wish I would have known how easy this was to treat when I was younger and began developing symptoms in my 30s.

@Thornlessrose39 2 жыл бұрын

Did I just read that you have H63D/S65C as in mild iron overloading? If so then thank you because I have S65C Homozygous as this S65C/S65C mutation diagnosed in June 2019 the highest my ferritin level got to was 451 in March 2020. It was suggested to my then doctor at the same clinic I still attend,that going by my elevated ferritin levels that I needed to be tested for Haemochromotosis. I was stunned with the results. I struggle with severe migraines and also Stroke like symptoms from them,diagnosed with having Hemiplegic migraines last year with white matter ischemia changes of the brain. Symptoms I have are numerous including a gastric illness as I also have chronic comorbidity conditions with scarring of the lungs,reproductive organs and now my liver. I am reminded every 3 months by my doctor under the recommendation of my Hematologist who I saw for 12 months for extensive testing,including two ultrasounds of my liver,to have iron panel and liver enzymes tested. Every 3 months they take blood for tests not for venesections which due to being susceptible in being anaemic I cannot have. I am 49 years old.

@beepbeep1307 Жыл бұрын

Where in Australia do you practice doctor? You sound very thorough and caring. Would love a GP like yourself 😊

@Mickymouse-lx8eb Жыл бұрын

Very interesting,well said 👍👍

@helenemontpetit4494 Жыл бұрын

I wonder when do we start giving blood? My ferritin is up to 700. I am à 62 years old woman. Also diagnosed with sjogrens and rhumatoïd arthritis. Thank you very much for this interesting video.

@angelarawlins3703 8 ай бұрын

I have Compound variant C282y & H63D. I have Supra ventricular tachycardia which is now Peripheral Atrial Fibrillation, then developed T2 diabetes in 2021. My fathers family have a serious history of strokes, mothers family aortic aneurysms. I’m 66 and have been fighting for 2 yrs to get a genetic test even though both brother and sister had been diagnosed. Today saw a dr who has said none of those health issues are connected to GH!! Fighting ignorance. All that was carried out were blood tests and was told highest score was 300 ferritin, I said that was for men. I was hoping for 1 -2 venesections to see if they would improve my PAF & T2D🤷🏼‍♀️ UK

@angelarawlins3703 8 ай бұрын

Mother had really bath arthritis. I’ve suffered hip, back pain for years. Had part replaced knee and arthritic big toe joints that are seemingly inherited. Now, degenerated neck 5&6 cervical spine.