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Ferritin 18 (15 - 150)

MCV 80 (83 - 98)

MCHC 357 (310 - 350)

Haemoglobin 115 (115 - 150)

WBC 7.12 (4 - 12)

RBC 4.41 (3.80 - 5.80)

Haematocrit 0.41 (0.37 - 0.47)

Platelets 254 (140 - 400)

Iron 7 (6 - 26)

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Yes - you could have added this to your previous thread and to the question I asked :-) You have Iron Deficiency Anaemia ....

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Sorry was a bit worried my post would disapear

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Disappear where ? It also means you did not reply to my response to you on your last thread today .... Sunday is usually a quiet day :-)

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Maya

Don't self supplement. As Marz says, those results confirm iron deficiency anaemia and you need proper treatment from your GP or haematologist. You could push for an iron infusion with such a low in range Ferritin. If given iron tablets then take each one with 1000mg Vit C to aid absorption and help prevent constipation. Take iron 4 hours away from thyroid meds and 2 hours away from any other medication and supplements as it affects their absorption.

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