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So a little while back i was having some symptoms and they told me i'm anemic and then put me on iron and then retested me and i was fine so i went off it. well my doc told me to go back on iron bc my ferritin was 8 and it's supposed to be between 12 and

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Dr. William Coutts ii answered

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Long term: Ferritin is the long term storage form of iron. It takes 3-6 months to rebuild your ferritin levels. Your doctor is trying to take the best care of you.

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Answered 5/16/2015

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A member asked:

So a little while back i was having some symptoms and they told me i'm anemic and then put me on iron and then retested me and i was fine so i went off it. well my doc told me to go back on iron bc my ferritin was 8 and it's supposed to be between 12 and

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. William Coutts ii answered

Dr Ali agreed

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