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Blood Test Report Shows Anemic. Will Iron Supplements Help To Raise The Level?
Have had blood test which shows I am anaemic. Have only spoken to receptionist at moment who said level was 3.5. I have Dr. Appt next week. Do you think iron supplement will be the answer. I have fibromyalgia but looking at symptoms for Fibro and anaemia they seem to be very similar and wonder if iron levels are addressed a lot of my problems will disappear
Hi! welcome to HCM! Haemoglobin level 3.5 means severe anaemia.There are many different types of anemia, and each is thought to be caused by a different factor. Iron deficiency (due to poor diet or blood loss),vitamin deficiency (due to poor diet),chronic disease,genetic disorders,certain medications ,all can cause anaemia. Many patients suffering from fibromyalgia also have concurrent anemia. Because anemia symptoms, like fatigue and loss of concentration, are also found in fibromyalgia syndrome, many patients are not diagnosed with anemia when they need to be,so you must get a complete work up for anemia. hope this helps!Take care!
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Blood Test Report Shows Anemic. Will Iron Supplements Help To Raise The Level?
Hi! welcome to HCM! Haemoglobin level 3.5 means severe anaemia.There are many different types of anemia, and each is thought to be caused by a different factor. Iron deficiency (due to poor diet or blood loss),vitamin deficiency (due to poor diet),chronic disease,genetic disorders,certain medications ,all can cause anaemia. Many patients suffering from fibromyalgia also have concurrent anemia. Because anemia symptoms, like fatigue and loss of concentration, are also found in fibromyalgia syndrome, many patients are not diagnosed with anemia when they need to be,so you must get a complete work up for anemia. hope this helps!Take care!