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I have severe restless leg syndrome. my ferritin level is only 5, hemoglobin 11. which type of iron supplement is best to raise ferritin?
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Any: Any over the counter iron supplement should work. Try 1 and see how your stomach tolerates it.
Answered 8/16/2016
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Iron deficiency? Female ~ RDW high 19.3, MCV 82, RBC 4.81, hemoglobin 12.9, hematocrit 39.2, ferritin 13, tibc 326, uibc 221, iron sat 32%, iron serum 105. Should i supplement? Thank you!
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I have a low ferritin and normal hemoglobin. Also i have gastritis and can't take iron. How can i raise ferritin level?
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My blood tests show ferritin 9.2, haemoglobin 11.6 and hct 35.4....Should i just take an iron supplement or do I need to investigate this further?
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