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A member asked:

Can low ferritin alone cause symptoms? i've very low ferritin but my haemoglobin, saturation and iron are all normal. i'm always tired. 20weeks preg.

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No: Hello- being pregnant can make you feel tired even if it didn't happen with previous pregnancies. The low ferritin by itself should not cause symptoms. Make sure your prenatal vitamin has iron (i've noticed some of the gummy ones may not) and have your doctor rule-out another cause of your fatigue if it is severe or worsens.

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Answered 10/23/2017

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