Anemia / low iron / blood test

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so .. i got a blood test done .. my iron showed LO. im not exactly sure how low it is so if anyone understands these numbers .. thatd be a bonus : RBC : me - 3.99 ... normal - 4.00

hemoglobin: me - 115 ... normal - 120

hematocrit: me - 0.350 ... normal - 0.360

. id like to speak to my doctor before i take iron supplements so i guess im here to figure out what foods are best for boosting iron?!

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    was your hemoglobin 11.5? if so your not that low . normal is 12 to 14 for woman. mine is always low I'm lucky if I stay above a 6 or 7 on a good day.

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