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I'm taking 330 mg of ferrous fumarate, my ferritin is 4.4 and iron 26, i also have celiac and i heard that iron pills won't raise such low levels and that i may need an infusion, is that true?

Q: i'm taking 330 mg of ferrous fumarate, my ferritin is 4.4 and iron 26, i also have celiac and i heard that iron pills won't raise such low levels and that i may need an infusion, is that true?

: Celiac disease reduces absorption of oral iron. As you suggest, probably you need iron by infusion. It would be best to be in the care of both a gastroenterologist and hematologist. Good luck.

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

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Celiac disease reduces absorption of oral iron. As you suggest, probably you need iron by infusion. It would be best to be in the care of both a gastroenterologist and hematologist. Good luck.

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Answered 5/27/2023

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A member asked:

I'm taking 330 mg of ferrous fumarate, my ferritin is 4.4 and iron 26, i also have celiac and i heard that iron pills won't raise such low levels and that i may need an infusion, is that true?

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Dr Kuitems agreed

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