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A member asked:
Kindly asking my hb now is 11.4 ,s.ferritin 127 other blood indicies regarding anemia is normal i'm 78 yr and have ckd ,so should i take iron supplements and what is the usual dose and duration for such hb and what iron formula usually preferred?
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Lab values presented in your question are close to normal for hemoglobin, so taking "over the counter" ferrous sulfate with a daily multivitamin should be sufficient. Consult your primary care physician, as there may be other considerations not included in the information provided.
Answered 9/21/2021
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