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Iron Deficiency Anemia: At what ferritin level do you get infusions?
Blood Cancers & Disorders | Last Active: Jan 31, 2023 | Replies (24)Comment receiving replies
@katie101
Hi. I also test borderline low for low iron-anemic. It took awhile for Drs to suggest iron pills. I take over the counter. I’m going to ask my Dr in February about finding out why I have low iron. I also test low on red blood cell count and hemoglobin. I live in a small town where anything out of the ordinary, most Drs don’t deal with it.
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It's the same here, A little town in KY, Healthcare is like a 3rd world country here. All of my numbers are low and since I started getting dizzy spells and heavy breathing which I have never had before, I went back and demanded some help. Luckily the Dr was out, and a PA was filling in and she sent off blood test to break down the anemia. Shes the first one in a year to address my anemia even though it's been seen by at least 6 Drs this year. I think I will have to start going to only PA's so I can get help. They seem to work Harder. I never thought of taking over the counter before. I guess I was scared, but the PA called in a prescription of Iron so I might get better now. Im pretty sure my stomach is bleeding inside its always on fire, but they just keep giving me those PPI things and it does not help. I hope you get to the bottom of your issue.