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Howsafe is infed iv, doc wants me to have it, read online scares me to bits! afraid its gonna kill me! will give me premeds & test dose, still scared!

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Talk again to doctor: Iv iron is given when oral iron does not work. Make certain you have had an adequate trial of oral iron before getting IV iron. Make certain you know why you need IV iron.

Dr Fowler agreed

Answered 6/10/2014

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