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Hi Every week brings a new adventure. My dr called and said some of my latest lab tests were coming in and I was anemic. Is that a common occurance with lyme? Any info would be appreciated Thanks
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canefan17
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Yes. Low iron can be caused by many things.
Lyme, babs, hypothyroid, adrenal fatigue, etc etc
I have low serum Iron and low-normal ferritin.
I've been told to treat Lyme and work on adrenals and it should correct over time.
Dawn in VA
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Very common with babesia in particular.
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Brussels
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Agree with the above: babesia usually cause anemia and low ferritin. Other infections too but for me, babesia was the main cause.
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