Do cortisone injections enhance iron absorption? I have hemochromotosis and after a cortisone injection for wrist problem, my ferritin level increased to 800 in just three months. When first diagnosed it was 1400 and (in denial) A YEAR LATER only went to 2000. YYYY@YYYY Thanks in advance
Hi, Cortisone injection is unlikely to enhance iron absorption from the intestines. High ferritin levels could be due hemochromatosis itself because of the increased absorption of iron from the intestines. Since ferritin acts as an acute phase reactant so whenever there is ongoing inflammation in the body ferritin levels will go up. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.