I went to donate blood about an hour ago and I couldn't because my iron was low?

They recommend you have at least 12.5 iron and I had 10.5. Any sugesstions? Is this serious?

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Have some red meat, leafy greens, iron-fortified cereals, and prunes. If it doesn't come up go see the doc.

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Brieks07	Posted Jul 21st, 2009 at 11:55PM Serenityprayer is right -- that's what I had to do too because my iron levels were about the same as yours. It's probably not a permanent thing. Rated: +1Vote for this!
poohbear530	Posted Jul 21st, 2009 at 10:03PM 10.5 is not serious, add a daily vitamin that has iron. Rated: +1Vote for this!
rubythursday	Posted Jul 21st, 2009 at 10:38PM No, it's not serious. Are you just about to start or just finished your monthly visit from Mother Nature? That can account for it. Also, if you have been out in the hot weather a lot, like gardening or playing baseball, etc. Drinking a lot of caffeine can also zap some of your iron. I'm a regular blood donor, have been since age 20, and even I occasionally with get rejected because my iron is down a bit. It happened to me 2 weeks ago. Just go home, eat green leafies, cut back on the caffeine, be sure to get your water everyday so you don't dehydrate, and go back in a week and you'll be fine. Rated: +1Vote for this!
rusted	Posted Jul 22nd, 2009 at 12:12PM If you are female you will notice your iron level change with your monthly cycle. I had the same thing a few times. Turns out I was anemic. My doc told me to take a multivitamin with iron. After that all was good. Rated: +1Vote for this!
unicorn59	Posted Jul 24th, 2009 at 8:00AM That's not seriously low, however, you need a check up, to figure out why it's low....Anemia is a symptom of many serious diseases....but, it can also just be due to your gender, or diet....I wouldn't take any chances, though...make an appointment....Your doctor knows best. Rated: +1Vote for this!

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