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Anemic, Fluctuating Hb Level. Fever Every Time Iron Drops Taken. Why ?
I am anemic it hasn t been a problem until recently.. Over the last few months it has been going up and down. Ferretin 3 hemoglobin 8. But I ve had a high fever every time my iron drops. 103 toda. I know that s not normal. I take ferrous sulfate 2 times a day with vitamin c , folic acid and b 12. I feel better for few weeks and then sick for 3 or 4 days. What is going on?
Wed, 31 Jul 2013
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How is your general health? Are you losing blood from anywhere? Your low ferritin shows that there no iron stores. You need to take iron for atleast 6 months and also check under your doctor's guidance for blood loss,worms and other relavant tests.
How is your general health? Are you losing blood from anywhere? Your low ferritin shows that there no iron stores. You need to take iron for atleast 6 months and also check under your doctor's guidance for blood loss,worms and other relavant tests.
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