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A member asked:

If i donated blood and the nurse said my iron level was fine, could i be anemic afterward?

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Unlikley: Your hemoglobin and hematocrit might go down slightly but should return to normal within 1 week.

Answered 4/15/2013

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I've had problems with low h&h (7.1 & 21%), I have to have 8 units of blood within a few weeks span. Iron is fine. Any ideas besides basic anemia?

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I am a 64 year old male who has been experiencing anemia issues for over 2 years. Taking oral iron meds does not appear to be helping. My hemacrit was less than 8 with last blood work 2 weeks ago. Fatigue level is extreme?

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If you have low iron stores following a blood test, can that lead to anemia? Is there a recommended dosage of iron supplement to help restore levels.

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What causes my high blood iron levels?I'm slightly above the upper limit of normal.Eat next to no meat.No iron supplements.Female.Was anemic years ago

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