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Why is my ferritin levels not increasing after taking iron supplements? ive been taking them for 2 months and my blood iron levels are normal but my ferritin is only a 4. my hair has been shedding a lot too as a result of this.

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Dr. Al Hegab answered

Specializes in Allergy and Immunology

Not getting enough: Iron and 2 months aren't enough to judge, revisit your doctor to revise the dose you are taking, and look for a cause, if still not corrected ask for hematology referral

Dr Hickerson and another doctor agreed

Answered 8/14/2020

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A member asked:

Why is my ferritin levels not increasing after taking iron supplements? ive been taking them for 2 months and my blood iron levels are normal but my ferritin is only a 4. my hair has been shedding a lot too as a result of this.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Al Hegab answered

Dr Hickerson and another doctor agreed

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