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Is this low iron or depression?

I have been told by the doc that I have low iron and need to take iron tablets. It is not THAT low - she said it should be 20 and I am 17 - (not sure what that means as such but I can see from that it is not deadly being only 3 off what it should be)

For a few weeks/months now I have been very very tired, very low mood and no motivation at all.

Can this be in any part due to the low iron or is this depression? Are the symptoms similar?

i have low iron and depression....it can be similiar...tired feeing, low mood and no motivation...here are the signs and symptoms from mayo clinic online....but here is a question for you:

* do you cry for no reason?
* do you feel like you are depressed?
Symptoms of depression include:

Loss of interest in normal daily activities
Feeling sad or down
Feeling hopeless
Crying spells for no apparent reason
Problems sleeping
Trouble focusing or concentrating
Difficulty making decisions
Unintentional weight gain or loss
Irritability
Restlessness
Being easily annoyed
Feeling fatigued or weak
Feeling worthless
Loss of interest in sex
Thoughts of suicide or suicidal behavior
Unexplained physical problems, such as back pain or headaches


***here are the signs and symptoms for low iron or anemia...





In general, anemia causes extreme fatigue, pale skin, weakness, shortness of breath, headache, lightheadedness, and often cold hands and feet.

Iron deficiency anemia symptoms also may include:

Inflammation or soreness of your tongue
Brittle nails
Unusual cravings for non-nutritive substances, such as ice, dirt or pure starch
Poor appetite, especially in infants and children with iron deficiency anemia
Some people with iron deficiency anemia experience restless legs syndrome 鈥?an uncomfortable tingling or crawling feeling in your legs that's generally relieved by moving them.


when i am depressed or have low iron (no mattter how low it is, 5 or 10 off ) it affects me greatly....you should speak with your doctor about the possibility of depression...

try chewing a piece of chain and see if that helps...............

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