Kidney Disease and Iron Deficiency

• Chronic fatigue
• Shortness of breath
• Dizziness
• Pale skin and gums
• Slow thinking
• Acute energy depletion

Those with severe anemia may find even the simplest physical tasks, such as climbing out of bed, extremely difficult.

Continued progression of renal failure from kidney disease simultaneously worsens anemia. Symptoms of progressive anemia make performing normal daily duties difficult. Standing up from a sitting position can cause dizziness and weakness, while low impact exercises like walking can leave patients short of breath with a rapidly beating heart.

Most physicians will act quickly and begin treatment for iron deficiency and iron deficient anemia as soon as a diagnosis is clear. Iron supplementation can be achieved through oral iron, intravenous (I.V.) iron or blood transfusions. I.V. iron supplementation and blood transfusions are usually reserved for those with late stage renal failure.

It is always simpler and better to improve iron levels through dietary measures and oral supplementation. However, some patients who suffer from nausea and vomiting due to chronic kidney disease and iron deficient anemia struggle to retain and effectively metabolize traditional iron supplements. An alternative form of iron, such as Polysaccharide-Iron Complex(PIC) found in FeraMAX®, can be taken. FeraMAX® capsules or FeraMAX® Powder are specially formulated doses of oral iron, and are designed to decrease side effects common to traditional forms of iron supplementation, such as constipation, nausea, and other gastro-intestinal difficulties.

Talk to your doctor about your iron levels, and if iron deficiency and iron deficient anemia is a result of renal disease. FeraMAX® is proven to gently correct low iron levels, and is an excellent alternative to both traditional iron supplements and/or I.V. iron. FeraMAX® capsules and FeraMAX® powder are available by prescription or over the counter, so ask your doctor today if oral iron supplementation, such as FeraMAX® is for you.