How can iron deficiency anemia and arthritis be treated?
Patient: I have iron deficiency anemia, so far in spite of all the tests there is no known cause. I m taking 2 over the counter Iron tablets w/meals daily, and have had an iron infusion, so far no good results. In the mean time the doctors have me off of anti-inflammatory drugs, so with my arthritis I am in lots of pain. Also I was recently discovered to have A-fib, so I m now on Xarelto, when I think it s all very confusing to me.. Doctor: Hi,  I am sorry for your symptoms but anemia along with chronic joint pain, I would prefer to consider this as anemia of chronic disease and I am tilting towards the diagnosis of an autoimmune disorder, where in there could be a Coomb's positive anemia. If the autoimmune disorder is treated the anemia will get better by Itself. I suggest you consult with your physician with this glue and get yourself evaluated please.  Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.