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Recent blood test shows ferritin level is 11(range 10-232). rest of iron studies are good. my doctor says i am not anemic but i should take 1 iron pill per day. is 9-18mg a day ok to raise the ferritin? i have very sensitive stomach with gerd/ibs?
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Clearly you are iron deficient, but you don't mention the most important aspect: are you anemic? What are your hematocrit and hemoglobin levels? Iron treatment probably is needed, however. Follow your doctor's advice. Iron supplements aren't hard on the stomach; you should tolerate it just fine. Take it with food.
Answered 6/24/2023
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