First of all, please excuse my English if it sounds a bit strange: I’m in France and it’s not my native language.
I (48F) received my first Injectafer infusion on Saturday due to low ferritin (8) without anemia.
I had received Venofer infusions before that, several years ago, without any particular reaction.
This time, my doctor suggested switching to Injectafer, telling me it would be more effective because it has a higher dosage, and that as a result, I would feel better more quickly.
Yesterday (Sunday), I wasn’t feeling very well (nausea, arm pain), so out of curiosity, I looked up the side effects of Injectafer.
And that’s when I was completely shocked.
I discovered hundreds of stories about hypophosphatemia, each one more horrifying than the last.
I mean, my doctor never mentioned any of this when he suggested Injectafer (otherwise, of course, I would have refused).
I fear, with dread, that he is simply unaware of the existence of this complication, or how common it is.
I’m terrified. I didn’t sleep a single second last night, and this morning, I emailed my doctor to tell him all about this and ask for a prescription for blood phosphorus tests on days 7 and 14.
There’s nothing else I can do; it’s too late. The product is in my system now.
I'm in panic right now. I beg you, if you have any success stories with Injectafer to share (not horrible stories please), please write me in the comments section.
Please. Please. Please.