cherished1 - Thats just what my Dr said...I probably should research it a bit tho...altho I know 5 is super low....I have to get some iron tablets today, and Dr said to double my dose of 2 tablets a day. After I had the jab yesterday I did however get the runs *TMI I know, but it hasn't stopped this morning either......i'm just wondering if my body is taking in the iron or getting rid of it......