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If i feel lightheaded and a kinda fuzzy feeling in my head could i be low on iron?

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Dr. Karen Dantin answered

Check it out : Could be anemic or many other things. See your doc.

Answered 2/1/2014

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A member asked:

If i feel lightheaded and a kinda fuzzy feeling in my head could i be low on iron?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Karen Dantin answered

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