Anemia

Jay_83
Jay_83 Posts: 446
edited September 2024 in Food and Nutrition
I have a friend that is anemic and is struggeling with her weight. I know stuff to get ME on track but I know nothing about anemia in order to help her. Is there anyone out there that has a similar problem? and what does your eating habits consist of? Thanks!

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  • fxdl2k2
    fxdl2k2 Posts: 250 Member
    Anemia should be treated by a Doctor and treatment usually consists of taking an OTC iron pill. Blood monitoring is needed. Anemia can make you feel tired, so working out is harder. She should eat iron rich foods. Red meat, egg yolks, dark/leafy greens (spinach), dried fruits (prunes), iron-fortified cereals, beans, lentils, chick peas, soybeans, liver, etc. Also, eat along with vitamin C rich foods for better absorption.
  • crking
    crking Posts: 175
    I had Anemia..don't believe I have it anymore..but I have not been tested again for it. I actually had a major anxiety attack and had to be rushed to the hospital and that is how I found out. I was very very thin at that time but not sure if the Anemia is what caused it. I did have to take iron pills for a bit and eat Iron rich foods. After a few months I sort of forgot about the whole think and went on doing normal things. I would definitely suggest she talk to a doctor. Each person is different so what might have worked for one person might not work for her!
  • LuvNCarol
    LuvNCarol Posts: 6 Member
    I suffer from anemia and I get iron infusions regularly. My body does not absorb iron through food or pills. Being anemic has not negatively impacted my weight loss journey. I stick to my calorie intake and my exercise routine. I am losing fine. Is she feeling too tired to workout?
  • Jay_83
    Jay_83 Posts: 446
    I suffer from anemia and I get iron infusions regularly. My body does not absorb iron through food or pills. Being anemic has not negatively impacted my weight loss journey. I stick to my calorie intake and my exercise routine. I am losing fine. Is she feeling too tired to workout?

    i dont think its that, i see that she's on a bike every night. I dont think she knows what kind of foods she can eat in order to lose weight and keep her anemia ok.
  • shawnalmil
    shawnalmil Posts: 137
    im pretty anemic also, in one mnth i went from 37 which is like right at low to 26, i drop a ton, they need to be taken iron pills prescribed by there dr and to keep from being consitpated should eat a ton of fruit and veggies
  • michiganderrdh
    michiganderrdh Posts: 151 Member
    I suffer from anemia and I get iron infusions regularly. My body does not absorb iron through food or pills. Being anemic has not negatively impacted my weight loss journey. I stick to my calorie intake and my exercise routine. I am losing fine. Is she feeling too tired to workout?

    i dont think its that, i see that she's on a bike every night. I dont think she knows what kind of foods she can eat in order to lose weight and keep her anemia ok.

    I've suffered from anemia since puberty. There are books with great info out there. You'll find cookbooks with info, too.
    How is her diet??? Mine anemia was the worse in college due to poor eating.
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