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Why is my hemoglobin and hematocrit in normal range, but my ferritin dropping?
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Some ideas: If you are losing blood (monthly loss, loss from illness) or are a non-supplementing vegetarian, you'll lose the iron you need to make red cells before you become anemic. Serum ferritin fluctuates but if yours is low, it needs to be evaluated.
Answered 7/1/2015
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