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Atlanta, GA
February 10
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What are experiences with low iron and rheumatoid arthritis?

Low iron levels, or anemia, can be associated with RA and often shows up as fatigue. This happens because RA causes chronic inflammation, which can affect your body's ability to produce and maintain healthy red blood cells.

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What are experiences with low iron and rheumatoid arthritis?

Low iron levels, or anemia, can be associated with RA and often shows up as fatigue. This happens because RA causes chronic inflammation, which can affect your body's ability to produce and maintain healthy red blood cells.

The inflammation from RA doesn't just affect your joints - it impacts your whole body, including your blood. Many people with RA experience this as an additional layer of tiredness on top of the fatigue that already comes with the condition.

If you're experiencing symptoms of anemia like unusual fatigue, weakness, or shortness of breath, it's important to talk with your doctor. They can check your iron levels and determine if treatment is needed. Managing your RA inflammation effectively can also help improve anemia symptoms.

February 10
A myRAteam Member

Yes. My doctor prescribed an iron supplement that I take twice a day.

February 10
A myRAteam Member

God has healed me from RA, which is a complete miracle. There is no cure for RA. However, the tests were done, the X-rays were taken, and my Rumatologist released me. However, I was very low on iron. A different doctor gave me iron, and I started taking it. Then they called me and told me to go to a place for an iron infusion. That doctor told me to stop taking the iron, and in a few weeks, you will be doing well. I haven't gotten fully there, but I am feeling a little more energetic. So, it is working, and he said that I will never have to have another infusion or take iron. I recommend that if your blood tests show that you are low on iron, Ask for an iron infusion.

February 16
A myRAteam Member

I take iron supplement daily with vitamin c. Vitamin c helps the iron absorption. Iron helps with hemoglobin, this in turn leads to better red blood cell production. Healthy red blood cells carry oxygen for energy. Anemia was encountered without me taking of iron supplements. The Red Cross denied me as a blood donor and platelet donor in the past when they measured me with low hemoglobin prior to donating.

see Iron summarized here for your health >> https://www.redcrossblood.org/donate-blood/bloo...

Iron Information for Frequent Donors
Iron Information for Frequent Donors
February 10
A myRAteam Member

Ron, insurance can get in the way of asking for anything. Depends on what they cover. It is for patients who do not respond to oral iron supplements.
Very excited about your blessing of being healed from RA!! I ask daily for the same. Then I reread Romans 8:28. God bless.

February 16 (edited)

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