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Can high dose diuretics cause severe muscle cramps, low iron and low iron saturation? can any docs explain?
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Yes and no: Rapid diuresis can cause muscle cramps but will not affect iron or iron saturation. The only thing that will affect iron and iron saturation is blood loss.
Answered 7/14/2014
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