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Good day, on my blood test under my Iron levels, my saturation is always low
This time 12 out of 20
My ferritin was 9 out of 30.
I am so fatigued and feel half asleep the whole day. I am walking around like a zombie. My rheumatologist is not worried about these test results.
I can feel I am not myself under "normal " circumstances. Thank you Kindly.
Low iron saturation and ferritin like that can definitely cause fatigue, brain fog, and that “zombie” feeling you described. Even if your rheumatologist is not concerned, it might be worth discussing iron deficiency more directly or checking with a general physician. Sometimes treating low iron can make a big difference in energy levels. You are not imagining it, your body is likely reacting to those low levels.
Are low ferritin levels contributing to your extreme fatigue with RA?
Your concerns about feeling like a zombie with such low ferritin levels are completely valid. While your rheumatologist may not be worried, the fatigue you're experiencing could be related to anemia (low red blood cells), which is common in people with Show Full Answer
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