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I have iron deficiency anemia. current bloodwork: transferrin 379, iron 120, tibc 565, iron saturation 21.2. hgb 8.9, above results still anemia??

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Yes indeed: Hemoglobin 8.9 is anemia, period. Please forgive my frankness. I hope that no one is forcing you to be a non-supplementing vegetarian. If you have blood loss, either monthly or from illness, I hope the source is discovered -- it could be ulcer, cancer, hookworm, etc. If you tolerate oral iron poorly, please consider an injectable form. Best wishes.

Answered 8/5/2019

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