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@jamislp

Iron deficiency anemia. Could this be something else? Ferritin is 7. My daughter has 10 areas flagged will be getting infusions next week. What numbers should I be concerned of?

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Hello @jamislp and welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. It is great that you've joined Connect as your daughter is going through this to get support!

First, you will notice that I have moved your post into an existing discussion on this topic which you can find here:
- Iron Deficiency Anemia: At what ferritin level do you get infusions?: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/iron-deficiency-anemia-is-terrible/

Members such as @roch and @hopeful33250 may be able to come in and share more with you, and you are also welcome to click the "View and Reply" from this notification and review the whole discussion as well.

In the meantime, do you want to elaborate a bit on the flagged areas you've been made aware of?

Hello @jamislp,

I would like to join @amandajro in welcoming you to Mayo Connect. I can certainly understand your concern about your daughter's blood tests.

Perhaps you might find this article, from Mayo Clinic's website, helpful. Here is the link,

-Iron Deficiency Anemia:
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/iron-
deficiency-anemia/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20355040

I hope that you have had the opportunity to read some of the other posts from the members of this group about their journey dealing with iron deficiency anemia. I would also like to invite @johnbishop to this conversation for any other ideas he might have.

You mentioned that there are 10 areas that have been flagged. If you are comfortable doing so, could you share what other areas have been flagged? Iron deficiency anemia can be caused by many factors. Since your daughter will be getting infusions, I'm wondering what tests have been done to determine what might be the cause of her anemia.