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A member asked:

Rbcs are within the normal range but the iron is low(37)..i feel that there is something wrong with my head.why?

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Early Fe deficiency?: Early iron deficincy produces feeling poorly before it produces anemia. You'll be checked for blood loss and your diet and (if you're a woman) periods and pregnancies will be reviewed. Your physician would do well to continue looking for some explanation for your other symptoms.

Dr Dugan agreed

Answered 12/26/2012

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