I have had this iron problem now for 6 years. I am not bleeding anywhere. Not only do I not absorb iron, I do not hold the iron sucrose in my system either. I get ieron venofer infusions about every other week to stay alive. The iron they put in disappears also. No suppliments work. I have seen 7 doctors with no answer. As one of jehovahs witnesses it is always scary to be in this position. I am looking for any ideas some one may have. I do have my advance directive in detail at the hospitols etc. I am prepared for the transfusion issue. The doctors would love to give me blood. The blood would just be a bandaide any way. I will not go there regardless of the end result. Anything someone may have as a idea would be wonderful.