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Can iron pills cause a burning sensation in the skin?

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I have been taking iron pills for three days now, and I'm noticing a burning sensation in my skin. It's not constant, just comes and goes.

(Also b12 deficient, but haven't noticed the burning skin until starting the iron pills)

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Did you ever find out what was causing the burning? I have the same problem, but cant figure out why. Did it go away?

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