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Cannot keep ferritin levels in normal range without infusions. any thoughts why this is. went from 6 to 391 and back to 14, 7 months later. ?

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Dr. Philip Miller answered

Iron deficiency: anemia. Consult your pCP and obtain a hematology consultation. You may require iron supplementation and/or other bone arrow stimulants depending on the cause of your anemia.

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Answered 8/2/2020

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A member asked:

Cannot keep ferritin levels in normal range without infusions. any thoughts why this is. went from 6 to 391 and back to 14, 7 months later. ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Philip Miller answered

Dr Wang agreed

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