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I have been on iron tablets for 3months, as my iron level was 6, its now gone to 11 what is the normal range, i am being referd to a specalist. thanks?
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Sounds wise: You may be losing blood with or without realizing it, or you may have something interfering with your absorbing iron. I'm going to assume that you also have evidence of clinical iron deficiency such as anemia or weakness.
Answered 1/27/2014
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