Anyone else anemic?

Question

So I got a call from my doctor to make sure I eat PLENTY of protein because I'm HIGHLY anemic (even before pregnancy) The doctor told me to eats lots of dairy, eggs, and of course meat. But I started laughing on the phone with her because I can't get enough of over-easy eggs, Greek yogurt, and 2% milk! I'm trying to avoid the extra iron pills due to the constapation. Instead I'm taking the B-12 supplements. I'm going to go get more lab work done in the next few weeks and hopefully my levels will be up! :)

Answer

I do. I developed it after I started my first perio at 13. The iron pills don't really do a whole lot of constipation, just do the lowest dose pill. I take the highest dose because I have sever anemia. When my son was born I almost needed a blood transfusion to get my levels back up quickly. After he was born I was given 3 doses of high iron and two blood tests a day in the hospital and when my iron was back up they let me go home (4 days!) I just eat a lot of fruit and veggies, take iron, b6, b12, folic acid (helps, makes red blood cells), vit d, & vit e. Taking the pills is easier and actually makes me feel better cuz I know I'm getting the quality I need than worry about how much I'm loosing in the cooking process or digestin process of food.

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Leafy greens, black beans, quality red meat (not just any meat), liver. And cook in a cast iron skillet.

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I found out I was anemic about 5-6 months after my son was born.. My body has a huge lack of vitamins and iron! But I eat once a day! I don't really  get hungry and pills make me sick! I only way 110 lbs and my entire body hurts everyday.. What do I do ? ​

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Yep! My doctor told me my only option was to take an iron supplement (I have always had iron issues even though I eat plenty of iron rich foods). I've been taking it with orange juice because apparently that helps it absorb better and should reduce constipation. I haven't had an issue yet! The doctor did tell me if I was starting to get constipated to take a few days off taking them. Good luck!

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Yep, have been anemic on and off for years. Right before I got pregnant I was doing good, but i can feel it creeping back, really tired, spacey, yawning a lot, etc...gotta start an extra  supplement or something

Anyone else anemic?

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