What is the mostly likely cause of her anaemia

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Problem: Ellen Martin is 68 year old widow with longstanding rheumatoid arthritis. Her therapy includes prednisolone, methotrexate and a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agent. Her blood results include: Hb 101 g/L (115-155), Ferritin 220 mcg/L (15-150), TSAT 12% (10-35), CRP 41 mg/mL (< 8). What is the mostly likely cause of her anaemia?

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