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Iron level is 42. ferritin 6.2. hemoglobin is 12.1. i'm exhausted, crabby, heart palpitations, hair loss. i've been taking 1 iron pill for years. sugg?
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Yes: Ferritin is probably best measure of body iron stores. You probably have severe anemia and should be worked up for it. Get thee to a hematologist who will find out the details and help you.
Answered 4/13/2016
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