adamocantus
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I am 21 years old, and have had an autoimmune disease for over ten years which caused anemia (specifically low iron) and hypothyroidism (which is actually how we should out about the disease in the first place). With the anemia, I've tried everything to treat it that doctors have recommended over the years and nothing helps. Several different brands of supplements, diet change and iron infusion. I had sort of resigned myself to just having it and coping with no treatments.
Recently, my latest blood work showed that my iron levels are higher but now the red blood cells are 'shaped funny' or so says the nurse who wouldn't explain herself further. She seemed more insistent on trying more treatments for me, but would explain what exactly it means since this is a recent development. Could my autoimmune disease have caused this? Would low iron in the long term cause this?
Recently, my latest blood work showed that my iron levels are higher but now the red blood cells are 'shaped funny' or so says the nurse who wouldn't explain herself further. She seemed more insistent on trying more treatments for me, but would explain what exactly it means since this is a recent development. Could my autoimmune disease have caused this? Would low iron in the long term cause this?