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Last year my iron level was a 7 and i i was advised to take iron supplements as soon as possible it s been a year now should i go and get myself tested again ?

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Yes: Getting a repeat blood test to look at anemia can be helpful to decide if you should continue to take iron tablets.

Answered 7/28/2018

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A member asked:

Last year my iron level was a 7 and i i was advised to take iron supplements as soon as possible it s been a year now should i go and get myself tested again ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Michael Dansie answered

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