I was fortunate to have an early diagnosis and a follow-up liver biopsy showed no sign of liver disease. My health is great, and as long as I continue to monitor my iron levels I should have a normal, healthy life. It is estimated that 32 million people carry the gene responsible for hemochromatosis, and it is my personal belief that MANY people have this condition without knowing it. Scientists have also determined that 26.8 million people carry the gene responsible for stupidity. They can take blood tests too, but that would be even more stupid.
Many patients take two-years or longer to level out.
Between the big bags o' blood, I must periodically have my levels checked by filling 3 or 4 small glass tubes. Believe me when I say that this is NOT something to be taken lightly. Many people have died from having this condition. Because I discovered this early, I will live a completly normal, healthy life. That is why I posted this web site.