<prompt> If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patients description.Female, 45 years old. Blood work: Hemoglobin 9.8, Ferritin 5 . Results are typical for me. Dr. only prescribes iron pills, increase in iron risk foods. Looking for alternative remedy. Can I just get an iron drip to help me get my numbers back up?  <response>: Hi, dairy have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. You have iron deficiency anemia. You should take iron treatment. Furthermore, you can take intravenous iron or oral iron. Whatever is convenient. Also take iron rich food like dates, green leafy vegetables, Chat Doctor. Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using Chat Doctor. Wish you a very good health. 