I finally took my son to a hematologist. He said low iron numbers do not matter, only your hemoglobin and MCV . Also some people cannot absorb iron orally so it might be worth doing a test to see if you can. He also suggested liquid iron - NOT Taken daily because otherwise your liver will store too much iron. Further there is some evidence that oral iron can have negative impacts , especially for those with IBD. 

boy's mom posted:

I finally took my son to a hematologist. He said low iron numbers do not matter, only your hemoglobin and MCV . Also some people cannot absorb iron orally so it might be worth doing a test to see if you can. He also suggested liquid iron - NOT Taken daily because otherwise your liver will store too much iron. Further there is some evidence that oral iron can have negative impacts , especially for those with IBD. 

 

Thanks for the reply. Both my iron stores and my hemoglobin are low. I should have been more specific, I have iron deficiency anemia.  I had no idea there was a test for absorption I'm going to add that to my list of things to ask the doctor. I've never been to a hematologist, although I've asked my GI and GP, they both said I didn't need to. I have tried liquid iron, 2 different kinds, but I took it daily, it might be worth a shot to try again but not taking it daily. How often did the doctor siggest?