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Need Help!!

tbisca1
tbisca1 Posts: 142
edited October 2024 in Motivation and Support
Hi everyone, I just went yesterday to get blood work done and will have an appt on 9/26 but I wanted to know what you guys think. I have had extreme fatigue for the last several weeks and I have had bruises pop up everyday without even hitting those areas. I have also had spotting at least 5 days a week since April. I am on the BC shot and it can change things up but for the most part it has stopped my periods completely since being on it up until April. I was working out 6-7 days a week for the longest and now I can barely get through a short workout. I have been working out about every other day bc the days I don't workout I am so tired from the previous day. I was thinking it was anemia but not sure. Any ideas would be helpful. Before I go to the doctor I would like to know of possible reasons for my symptoms. Thanks for your help!

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  • wiglet23
    wiglet23 Posts: 887 Member
    I think you need to wait for the results from your doctor. Anything anyone says here would just be mere speculation. You are doing right to see a doctor for all those symptoms.
  • JanetTerry
    JanetTerry Posts: 123 Member
    Anemia is the first thing Id have thought of too. WHo knows tho..... are you pale too? my 14 y/o son was pale and tired and when the doc did bloodwork he was anemic. They put him on a daily low dose of over the counter iron (super cheap too) and he's doing great now. Hopefully it's that. As for the other symptoms I dont know tho. Hope you feel better soon and congrats on all the weight you've lost and your determination to work out!!
  • Bugsyzgrl
    Bugsyzgrl Posts: 98 Member
    Sounds like anemia to me. I have similar challenges when my iron levels drop. When I start to feel groggy, I focus on eating fish and dark green leafy veggies. Both are helpful fora low iron level. Liver is good too... and if I get too tired, I resort to that as well. :-)
  • Bugsyzgrl
    Bugsyzgrl Posts: 98 Member
    I think you need to wait for the results from your doctor. Anything anyone says here would just be mere speculation. You are doing right to see a doctor for all those symptoms.

    Great advice!!
  • kylamb
    kylamb Posts: 67 Member
    I think you need to wait for the results from your doctor. Anything anyone says here would just be mere speculation. You are doing right to see a doctor for all those symptoms.

    Best advice you could get.
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