A member asked:
I have anemia. i have been taking oral iron supplements. i still feel extremely tired. how do i know if i need iron shots? hemoglobin level 6.6
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A : A level of 6.6 is extremely low. The fact that you are extremely tired is worrisome. It sounds like you need a blood transfusion. I hope your anemia has been investigated, meaning a cause found. At this point i don't think iron injections are appropriate. A blood tranfusion first, then iron for three months with monitoring. This is my opinion. You should discuss all options with your doctor. Take care.
Answered 7/7/2018
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