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I received two iron infusions about 2 months ago. before the infusions, iron was 78. after it was 240. six weeks later it was down to 82. normal?

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Dr. Richard Zimon answered

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YES: Sounds like you are absorbing the iron properly! Hope this helps! Dr Z

Answered 8/15/2015

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A member asked:

I received two iron infusions about 2 months ago. before the infusions, iron was 78. after it was 240. six weeks later it was down to 82. normal?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Richard Zimon answered

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