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I have iron defiency and i've been taking pills the last 3 months. i've been feeling tired these past days and today i woke up with a headache. why?

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Dr. Jay Park answered

Probably unrelated: Assuming you have taken iron pills faithfully, iron deficiency should have resolved.

Answered 10/10/2013

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A member asked:

I have iron defiency and i've been taking pills the last 3 months. i've been feeling tired these past days and today i woke up with a headache. why?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Jay Park answered

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