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Why would it be that my doctor is prescribing folic acid for my sickle cell trait?
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Anemic?: Are you anemic? He or she may be using it for a "non sickle cell" anemia. Folic acid helps to make new red blood cells.
Answered 10/28/2016
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You should ask. : Generally folks with trait are asymptomatic and don't need this.
Answered 7/21/2013
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