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So I had blood work done not too long ago and I have iron deficiency, my doctor put me on these iron supplements I’m suppose to take for 3 months. I was told my “symptoms” would go away in about 1-2 weeks, ( I would start feeling better) but that’s not the case, I’ve been taking them for 2 weeks now and I feel the same. Anyone have suggestions or anything. I made another doc app
-feeling my heart beat 
-dizzy
-headaches 
-tired
-anxious 
-etc

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If you have a severe iron deficiency it will take a bit longer, unfortunately. I had this problem in high school and it took about two months to see a noticeable change. Pro tip: take your iron pills with a glass of orange juice. Vitamin C helps the iron absorb better and faster. Also, the tannins in black tea can contribute to the deficiency bc they block iron absorption, so if you’re a tea drinker, switch to green, oolong, etc. If you have heavy periods, consider going on birth control. If you are still severely anaemic, you might need a transfusion (your doctor will determine that, but they can be super helpful for immediate relief.) Best of luck to you, and remember to rest when you need it!

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