# Ferritin levels
**URL:** https://talkingsober.com/t/ferritin-levels/202567
**Category:** Advice & Questions
**Tags:** health
**Created:** [December 7, 2025, 10:58am UTC](https://talkingsober.com/t/ferritin-levels/202567 "2025-12-07T10:58:36Z")
**Posts on this page:** 2
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### Author:  [@Rich84](https://talkingsober.com/u/Rich84)
#### Post date: [December 7, 2025, 10:58am UTC](https://talkingsober.com/t/ferritin-levels/202567/1 "2025-12-07T10:58:36Z")
I’ve searched the forums but can’t find anything on this so thought I’d ask the question. I’d say I’ve been a consistent drinker for most of my life. I had blood tests done for something else and the dr called me to say my ferritin was very high (500+) we talked about have much I drank and she suggested I cut down and we retest in a month. I’ll be honest a quick google scared me so much I’ve decided to (try again to) quit completely. So far I’m 7 days which is more than I’ve managed before . My question is , is it possible to reduce these levels or have I likely done irreversible damage ? Since quitting I feel an ache in my back (liver) I don’t know if this is psychosomatic and I’m really panicking, I feel angry with myself for letting it ever get this far . I feel I’ve let my family down . Just need some reassurance it not too late for me ☹
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### Author:  [@Kev2](https://talkingsober.com/u/Kev2)
#### Post date: [December 7, 2025, 11:24am UTC](https://talkingsober.com/t/ferritin-levels/202567/2 "2025-12-07T11:24:36Z")
**Men:** ~30-400 ng/mL so yah 500 is high.
Alcohol can damage the liver and worsen iron overload, so moderation or avoidance is key.. So you’ve taken a step in the right direction by stopping. Only the doctors can find the root cause but taking it upon yourself to stop is a wise choice.
My blood test results from almost 5 yrs ago made me stop drinking. And Im still sober. You can do this!!