Possible Anemia

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  • MADgical72
    MADgical72 Posts: 81 Member
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    kshama2001 wrote: »

    I thought my problem was psychological - that I felt so bad because I hated my job and my life. I gave notice and prepared to move back to the state my family is in. Turned out I felt awful b/c of low iron. Still glad for the move though.

    I know exactly how you feel. I was so lethargic. I could wake up on time, was late for work a lot. Constantly feeling run down and everything took effort. That was about 6 years ago. It took so long to get my iron levels to normal. I am good for the past year and still need to take a supplement, but I feel so much better.
  • nancyvazquez7796
    nancyvazquez7796 Posts: 48 Member
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    You might not believe this but my Ferritin is at a 4. Yes, I am on Iron Supplements. Eating a lot better. But I have had the issue for years...since my youth. But my culprit is, I rarely ear meat. The absence of Protein, therefore i am incorporaring it in my diet daily. The excessive bleeding can be a sign of Anemia, but in your case might not be. I agree with the persons who say a Multivitamin and Protein, eating right. I went to see a specialist in Iron Transfussion and he recommended a Diet change. Simply stated...eating Healthier.
  • MaggieGirl135
    MaggieGirl135 Posts: 977 Member
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    I think the recommendation from your doctor’s nurse of taking a multivitamin with iron is a solid one. Why don’t you do this until your next test, which is in just one or two months. If the next one comes back with good results and you continue to be concerned because it may be towards the low side, maybe at that point you may wish to consider seeing a clinical counselor to address any psychological concerns relating to your health.
  • xpander76
    xpander76 Posts: 10 Member
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    I have an iron injection every 12 weeks because my body doesn’t absorb iron-rich food properly . It’s like a wonder drug! I actually look forward to my injections because of the difference it makes to me! 😃
  • L1zardQueen
    L1zardQueen Posts: 8,754 Member
    edited September 2018
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    I had seriously heavy periods with anemia. Had endometrial ablation and my anemia disappeared.

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