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Hi, I Have Anemia, My Iron Saturation Is A 9.
Hi,
I have anemia, my iron saturation is a 9. I do get weak and tired at times. My other blood work is good, other then being deficient in B12 and Vitamin D. I get B12 injections and take a prescribed Vitamin D every week. I have been taking iron, Five weeks ago the saturation was a 6 and with just taking iron, I got it to a 9. I do suffer from anxiety, specifically about my health or others health. My doctor ordered a stool sample to check for internal bleeding. My history is I have had problems with iron and B12 in the past due to gastric bypass surgery. Would you find it more likely this is just related to malabsorption? My anxiety takes over and I believe I am weak because I have a type of cancer. I am just trying to understand if I got my iron up in 5 weeks, its most likely a malabsorption issue. Also, my Ferritin was low and now is in the normal low range.
Thanks
I have anemia, my iron saturation is a 9. I do get weak and tired at times. My other blood work is good, other then being deficient in B12 and Vitamin D. I get B12 injections and take a prescribed Vitamin D every week. I have been taking iron, Five weeks ago the saturation was a 6 and with just taking iron, I got it to a 9. I do suffer from anxiety, specifically about my health or others health. My doctor ordered a stool sample to check for internal bleeding. My history is I have had problems with iron and B12 in the past due to gastric bypass surgery. Would you find it more likely this is just related to malabsorption? My anxiety takes over and I believe I am weak because I have a type of cancer. I am just trying to understand if I got my iron up in 5 weeks, its most likely a malabsorption issue. Also, my Ferritin was low and now is in the normal low range.
Thanks
