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Celiac disease diagnosed in march. endometriosis, heavy periods. ferritin 5, not anemic. also on ppi for reflux. should i be taking iron supplements?
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With a ferritin of 5: ...Probably yes. If it's 5 on the same scale as most of us use, that shows low iron even if there is no anemia.
Answered 6/6/2013
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