Call: 250-753-6322
INTRAVENOUS IV IRON INFUSION THERAPY
For Anemia, Iron Deficiency
(In Nanaimo, BC)
Are You an Eligible Candidate?
OBJECTIVE CRITERIA
What We Measure with Blood Work.
This must be recent, with in 4 weeks.
Iron Deficiency:
Ferrin < 50 ug/L
MICROCYTIC ANEMIA:
MCV < 82 Fl
Low hEMOGLOBIN:
Hemoglobin <125 g/L
Please Note: if you have chronic disease or inflammation, The criteria is:
Ferritin < 100 ug/L with a Transferrin Saturation < 20%
Liver and Kidney functioning well with electrolytes balanced
SUBJECTIVE CRITERIA
Your Symptoms
GENERAL
Fatigue
Dizziness
Shortness of breath
Weakness
Sore muscles
Sore joints
Palpitations
Headaches
Hair loss
Tinnitus
Poor immune function
Weight gain
Pending surgeries
DIGESTIVE
Diarrhea
Constipation
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD - Crohn's colitis),
Celiac disease
Candida
SIBO
Food intolerance / allergies
Peptic ulcers
Duodenal ulcers
Vegan
Vegetarian
Nervous / Hormonal
Brain fog
Poor Memory
Restless legs
Anxiety
Depression
Sleep disturbances
Preconception
Pregnancy
Post Partum
Heavy Periods
Fibroids
Hypothyroidism
Call: 250-753-6322
** ^^ This button will take you to calendar with the "Iron infusion consult and treatment" selected. This will ensure we have enough time to do both. Please only book this if you already have your blood work complete. (If you have your blood work already please email it ahead of time). If you don't have blood work yet, please book an injection consult here.
GEtting started - what you need IN THREE STEPS
IV IRON INFUSION PROGRAM & COSTS
1. BLOOD WORK
COST: $0 - 120 - $240
To be eligible for IV iron infusions I need to see recent bloodwork (taken with in the last 4 weeks)
You can either do this through your GP or Nurse practitioner or through me (billed privately). See below.
I need to see the following (costs if billed privately through my clinic):
Iron panel and CBC (about $120).
Liver & Kidney Panels, Electrolytes. (about $120).
2. INJECTION CONSULT
COST: $180
TIME: 45 minutes
Because... safety first.
Before you are eligible for IV iron therapy we need to have a consult so I can understand the full history and your goals with iron infusion therapy.
We'll review your blood work and do any relevant physical exams (blood pressure for example). If it's warranted and safe to do so, and we have enough time allotted ** we can do the first iron infusion that day or book you back in to begin.
Please come to your appointment fed and hydrated.
** ^^ This button will take you to calendar with the "Iron infusion consult and treatment" selected. This will ensure we have enough time to do both. Please only book this option if you have your blood work complete.
If you don't have blood work yet, please book an injection consult here.
3. TREATMENTS
COST: $200 x 4
TIME: 45 Minutes
I use Venofer (iron sucrose) as it comes with the lowest risk and best safety profile (for a clinic my size).
I recommend weekly infusions for a total of 4 treatments. Each week your IV will contain up to 100 mg of iron.
Your first treatment might be a modified dose, depending on what I learn in your injection consult.
Most see clinical improvements between 3 and 21 days after.
We typically see ferritin increase by 10-15 points for each 100 mg of iron administered (less if anemic).
We will rerun the Iron Panel and CBC approximately 4-5 weeks after your last treatment.
Please come to your appointment fed and hydrated.
Call: 250-753-6322
IRON IV INFUSIONS
& ANEMIA POSTS:
Calling You Home - a Pep Talk for the COVID-19 Crisis
As I'm sure you're aware, things with COVID-19 are moving along very rapidly.
There is a lot of uncertainty and a lot of unanswered questions.
First and foremost, take care of yourself, and your loved ones.
And please also consider the people in our community that may be at high risk due to age, pre-existing medical conditions, and immune compromise.
Should you stay home? Should you get tested?
I just posted a video on my FaceBook Page sharing a link to a COVID-19 self-assessment where you can answer those questions.
What can we be doing? (Aka the Bigger Picture Pep Talk):
A long-time patient just came in to pick up a tincture refill. After we raised our elbows from across the room she said, "I think the most important thing we need to be doing is sitting in nature, meditating and sending love and healing to the planet." And while that may seem hokey, there is merit to it.
Studies show group consciousness has the power to change outcomes. The minimum number of people required to 'jump-start' a change in consciousness is the square root of 1% of a population.
If we take the population of Vancouver Island (about 870,000) then only 93 people need to be focusing their intentions on love and healing. Let's make it an easy 100 for a little buffer. Maybe you and I can be part of those 100? This is inspiring me to create a meditation about this. Stay tuned.
This is a pivotal time in human history.
It's an opportunity to come back home (both literally, and to yourself) and re-prioritize what's important to you, your family, our community, and the world at large.
Nature. Love. Peace. Authenticity. Putting the gadgets down. Connection.
I'm going to do my best to look at life right now through the lens of love, and not fear. And make no mistake, I'm going to be reminding myself several times per day. I'm going to be actively changing my thoughts as often as I need to.
No thought or feeling is final. No situation lasts forever. We'll get through this.
Much love to you and yours, and as mentioned we're happy to support you via telemedicine.
PS: TONIC NATUROPATHIC CLINIC:
Clinic Closures and Remedy Pick ups:
Please stay home if you're experiencing any type of infection-related symptoms, or have been traveling with in the last two weeks, or have been in close contact with anyone who has either of those two things.
As it stands now, we've decided to remain open at least until the end of our normal clinic workday, Thursday, March 19 at 5:00 pm. Since we have no idea what next week will look like, we're staying available for anyone who needs to come in to pick up any remedies or refills, or keep their appointments.
TeleHealth Consults:
Thankfully, technology allows us to meet virtually, either via video or phone and these will remain as options even if the clinic is closed. Fullscript will fill the gaps for any remedies needed if the clinic closes.
I've added phone consults to the online booking which you can find here.
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