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35 weeks pregnant and my iron level is 103. is that quite low?? i am now starting iron supplements. how long before i start to feel better? thanks
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Anemia: 103 for an "iron level" is low. However, it depends on the lab what their reference values are, e.g., 115 or 120. One reason the "iron level" goes down in pregnancy is the expansion of the plasma volume in mom's circulation, i.e., the "iron" gets diluted. It is basically not possible to catch up with that dilution, but taking iron will prevent the level from going further down.
Answered 4/13/2015
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Not low: Your iron level is not low. However, it would be prudent to take supplemental iron to make sure that you have adequate reserves. Your not feeling better may be due to some other cause and it may be pregnancy itself. See this site for more info: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/003488.htm
Answered 5/12/2015
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