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Took Iron Tablets For Low Serum Ferritin. Unable To Raise Levels, Feeling Tired, Breathless. Cure?
I have suffered with low serum ferritin for about 6 years now. I was first diagnosed when the level was just 7 and I felt very unwell. Over the years I have continued to take iron tablets x2 a day. i cannot get my level higher than 45 and feel tired and breathless all the time. My GP has no idea why I cannot raise the iron level and has never sent me for further tests. I do not have periods due to the Pill I am on, so no blood loss there.
Tue, 27 Nov 2012
SINCE THERE IS NO BLOOD LOSS, I SUPPOSE THE PROBLEM IS WITH ABSORPTION OF IRON.. BEFORE DOING COSTLY TESTS, ITS BETTER TO TRY PARENTAL IRON SUPPLEMENTATION AFTER DUE PRECAUTIONS IN A HOSPITAL SET UP WHICH MAY HELP YOU TO SOME EXTENT... THERE ARE SOME CONDITIONS WHICH COME UNDER IRON REFRACTORY IRON DEFICIENCY ANEMIA
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