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RA, methotrexate and Anemia recently diagnosed
Autoimmune Diseases | Last Active: May 9 9:02am | Replies (12)Comment receiving replies
This is exactly what’s happening to me. My PCP is saying anemia of chronic disease but I’ve only been diagnosed for & had this going on for less than a year?!? I’m tempted to treat myself with some OTC iron. My rheumatologist has not commented yet.
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@kelsa
May I suggest asking your rheumatologist, or PCP, for a "Full Blood Count (FBC/CBC)" to check hemoglobin, Serum Ferritin to measure stored iron, and Serum Iron with Total Iron Binding Capacity (TIBC) to measure circulating iron.
Serum Ferritin: This is considered the most important marker. It shows how much iron is stored in the body. A low ferritin level confirms iron deficiency anemia.