For people living withfibromyalgia, nutritional deficiencies can be an on-going concern.
This is especially true among women with fibromyalgia of whom 90 percent have some level ofiron deficiency.
Chief among the concern is the development ofiron deficiency anemia.
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With iron deficiency anemia, the blood cells will usually be smaller and lighter in color.
When diagnosed, iron deficiency anemia will typically be treated with over-the-counteriron supplements.
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