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Had rny in 2009. i've had iron infusions with very good results. ferritin will not stabilize. it was 32 (1mo after infusion) 18 and now 9.

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Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered

Need more: Due to malabsorption, oral iron is not likely to be effective and it is likely that you need another course of treatment with iron infusion.

Dr Minich and another doctor agreed

Answered 7/22/2014

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A member asked:

Had rny in 2009. i've had iron infusions with very good results. ferritin will not stabilize. it was 32 (1mo after infusion) 18 and now 9.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered

Dr Minich and another doctor agreed

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