Anyone craving something that isn't food?

Question

I've had this really weird random craving for dirt, or rocks. 😅 obviously I haven't eaten those! But has anyone experienced the same thing?

Answer

Tell your doc. That's pica. And if you are craving dirt and rocks you may have low iron

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I hear that happens with low iron... I think it’s called pica! You should speak to your dr about it

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I crave the smell of moth balls, rubbing alcohol and nail polish remover. So bad that sometimes I wanna drink/eat then 😅 I also did with my first pregnancy. I was told I have low iron and should be taking iron pills

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Pica!! Call your doctor, your iron may be low!

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I am craving going for a hike or camping. Have been this whole pregnancy not just cause of covid ha

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PICA is very common in pregnancy!

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Pica! You’re lacking something, most likely iron, so let your doctor know.

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Yuppp!!! Its pica and i actually craved chalk ssooo bad. I obviously didnt eat it and once i started taking more iron it went away!

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That’s pica!

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Something you need to talk to your provider about I’ve been told is not normal

Anyone craving something that isn't food?

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