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A member asked:
If i take iron 3x a day , how soon will the hb levels go up? i don't like blood transfusion due to someone i know who had cancer after transfusion.help
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Let's talk: This is the 21st century. There are many different causes of anemia. For some, taking iron will make you sicker. If your periods are heavy, you should probably be supplementing with iron, but if you're already anemic, there may be another cause. Despite your one-sample impression, transfusion (still a last resort) is quite safe if you truly need it to be able to function. Wishing you health.
Answered 5/13/2013
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