What is it like to have anemia?

Question

I've been told it's very likely I have anemia from my symptoms and we are awaiting on bloods to come back to confirm. I'm also pregnant which doesn't help. Does this always effect life or is the treatments usually helpful?

Answer

It depends on the type of anemia but i have iron deficiency anemia and i have to take iron supplements

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I'm severely anemic. OB said skipping the iron pills and going right to IV iron infusion. I'm not sure which symptoms are just normal pregnancy and which are anemia but for sure severely fatigued has been the most annoying. I just feel super drained and have no energy for anything. Even trying to make dinner gets me dizzy. Super annoying. She said once I get this IV infusion I should feel way better. So many women say they had no idea what they were missing until they got it. Which is exactly what I wanted to hear lol. I'm so ready to just get back to it. I just bought a steam shot and I want to clean/sanitize the entire house and I just don't have the energy to make it happen.

What is it like to have anemia?

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