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What Do Low Serum Iron Levels And Tingling Sensation In Legs Suggest?

Please tell me why my blood picture says that ferratin level is very high,yet serum iron is very low,blood count is 10,(I have thalessemia minor),it also states polychromasia.Moreover,I constantly have a tingling sensation in my veins,cramps in legs,hands,feet,toes,feel dizzy,sometimes disconnected and blank to the conversation.I feel tired and cannot sleep more than a few hours at night.Being a working woman I don t want to stay at home but I feel exhausted.I also have osteoporosis .Please advise.
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All of the symptoms are due to anemia. Its because oxygen is needed for all of your bodily needs of energy in the form of ATP. With anemia its deficiently formed and you feel all what you are feeling right now.

Please also take Vit. B12 Tablets (Available OTC)along with the Iron tablets. Your Iron storing proteins are abundantly free of Iron. You need Iron. Take avocado, green leafy vegetables. Plenty of fluids and fruits with fresh juices. High fiber diet is good for you.

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What Do Low Serum Iron Levels And Tingling Sensation In Legs Suggest?

I warmly Welcome you! Thanks for consulting me at virtual clinic. I have carefully worked through your case, and I can realize your health worries. Being your physician, I assure you not to worry as I will take care all of your medical concerns.   All of the symptoms are due to anemia. Its because oxygen is needed for all of your bodily needs of energy in the form of ATP. With anemia its deficiently formed and you feel all what you are feeling right now. Please also take Vit. B12 Tablets (Available OTC)along with the Iron tablets. Your Iron storing proteins are abundantly free of Iron. You need Iron. Take avocado, green leafy vegetables. Plenty of fluids and fruits with fresh juices. High fiber diet is good for you. If you need further, detailed and quick assistance related to any health issues, feel free to ask me a question directly from my profile. You can also attach Lab reports and pictures with direct question. May you get very well soon and have a wonderful time ahead. Please don t forget to give your valuable feedback and five star rating, to help me assist you in a better way. Click at I Find This Answer Helpful. Please, write a review about your experience with me.   Regards! DR. HANIF PHILADELPHIA, USA