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Are Low Iron Levels And Hypothyroidism Related?
Low iron levels and hypothyroidism , are they related? I keep having low iron levels for no apparent reason, no bleeding , no other diseases, other than being Hypothyroid. Male, 39, non-smoker, no previous health history other thatn, sub-acute silent, thyroiditis about 10 years ago. I take .75mcg synthroid daily. My doctor says, they are not related but everything I read says it is???
Wed, 20 Mar 2013
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Hypothyroidism is associated with decreased hemoglobin. There are many reasons for low hemoglobin and one postulated reason could be low levels of iron.
Hypothyroidism is associated with decreased hemoglobin. There are many reasons for low hemoglobin and one postulated reason could be low levels of iron.
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