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Would low ferritin but hemoglobin of 9.3 cause higher resting heart rate? cardiologist said hearts ok. slightly hypothyroid. have thyroid antibodies.

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Slight hypothyroid: Hemoglobin of 9.3 needs close attention . Slightly hypothyroid doesn't mean much. Either you have hypothyroidism or you do not. Please discuss these items with your primary doctor. I would appreciate hearing from you what develops.

Answered 3/8/2016

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A member asked:

Would low ferritin but hemoglobin of 9.3 cause higher resting heart rate? cardiologist said hearts ok. slightly hypothyroid. have thyroid antibodies.

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Dr. Michael Kleerekoper answered

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