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Ive been sooo tired and randomly craving ice. my doc checked labs on me today and my ferritin came back at <1. hgb slightly low at 11 with increased rbc. he said to start iron twice a day. is this enough? i feel like crap
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Anemia: I think it is best that you see your personal doctor so they could give you a more accurate result and better attention.
Answered 9/30/2019
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