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Recently had 2 tranfusions due to low hgb (below 7) now a momth ater i had blood test done that states my hgb is now 16.3 ! is that possible? i have not plied myself with tons of iron rich foods, but do take a fermented iron pill daily?

Q: recently had 2 tranfusions due to low hgb (below 7) now a momth ater i had blood test done that states my hgb is now 16.3 ! is that possible? i have not plied myself with tons of iron rich foods, but do take a fermented iron pill daily?

: What was the cause of the anemia in the first place? Not due to too much iron. I would discuss with Dr and ask if it should be repeated.

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What was the cause of the anemia in the first place? Not due to too much iron. I would discuss with Dr and ask if it should be repeated.

Answered 7/15/2022

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A member asked:

Recently had 2 tranfusions due to low hgb (below 7) now a momth ater i had blood test done that states my hgb is now 16.3 ! is that possible? i have not plied myself with tons of iron rich foods, but do take a fermented iron pill daily?

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