Manic or hypomania after iron infusion
I just had 4 of 5 Venofer Iron infusions, spread out 1 week at a time. I don't have a history of bipolar disorder. But I have always struggled with anxiety/depression.
The week of my 2nd iron infusion i started feeling incredible. Less need for sleep, woke up ready for the day, outlook on life was great, energy to exercise and do housework...
But then it started feeling "uncomfortably" good. My thoughts raced a little. I felt like I was being propelled by a motor a little bit.
A few days of that and it dipped back down to feeling a little blue. I chalked it up to my body adjusting to the massive shifts of being able to breath at a cellular level again.
But now I am dealing with these things again for the past 3 or 4 days. The first 2 days I felt great, like myself except with more energy. But now it is uncomfortable again.
I just want to feel normal.
Has anyone else experienced this with iron infusions? I've read it can be a thing, but usually with ppl who have predispositions to bipolar disorder. I've never struggled with this before.
Posted Jul 3, 2026, 6:26 PM UTC