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I feel very tired and life less. my husband calls me lazy but i try to explain to him i'm just anemic! i take iron pills but it doesn't work! ?
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Anemia: Fatigue can because by many medical conditions including anemia. Low blood counts can be due to many things. Taking iron supplementation may not help anemia depending on its cause. You should be evaluated by a physician.
Answered 12/10/2013
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