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I feel sudden, very sharp and short pain like pricking at the top of my fingers. it is very painful and relatively rare. is it from my iron deficiency?

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Dr. Michael Dugan answered

Specializes in Hematology

Probably not: I do not associate neuropathic symptoms with iron deficiency.

Answered 10/4/2016

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A member asked:

I feel sudden, very sharp and short pain like pricking at the top of my fingers. it is very painful and relatively rare. is it from my iron deficiency?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Michael Dugan answered

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