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I've been very tired lately, and i've been known to have low iron. i stopped taking iron pills over a year ago. could my tiredness b/c of low iron?
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Sure: The only way to know would be to get a test done. Iron deficiency anemia is very common and is a common cause of fatigue.
Answered 11/20/2013
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Possible. : See a doctor to reevaluate your anemia and rule out other possible causes and get treated.
Answered 12/14/2013
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