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A member asked:

My low vit d and iron levels are making me feel awful and i cant get through the day without a nap. im now taking tablets, how long before they work?

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Dr. Claudia Mikail answered

Specializes in Preventive Medicine

See your MD: Were your vitamin D and iron deficiencies formally confirmed by a doctor? Did he/she recommend supplements and at what dosages? Best to have this checked out by your physician for optimal diagnosis and management.

Answered 12/26/2018

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