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I have low iron saturation & low iron, all other bloodwork is normal. gi issues have been ruled out via colonoscopy and endoscopy. anything else i should ask for? waiting to hear back if a bone marrow biopsy is next. have headaches & fatigue?

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You don't mention whether you're anemic. If your iron binding capacity is elevated, this proves iron deficiency. In your age bracket blood loss from menstrual bleeding & not taking iron supplements would be the most like cause of it. I'd try taking good doses of iron supplements and checking labs in a month. At this time, I don't see what useful info would be obtained from a bone marrow biopsy.

Answered 9/7/2023

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Dr. Hiep Le answered

Specializes in Nephrology and Dialysis

Why is bone marrow indicated if other lab results are normal except low iron and iron saturation? Why were endoscopic studies done if you are not anemic?

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