low iron

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Hello. I have been anemic for some time. I take an over-the-counter

time-release iron (Ferosequel). At the time they discovered the anemia I was

more than lethargic. What I mean is that it took great difficulty and effort

to even raise my legs high enough to walk, climb stairs, etc. I was also

severely depressed. This happened immediately after I had one ovary and tube

removed and we all thought it was due to the surgery. Anyway, within 3-4 days

of iron supplements I was back to " normal " (whatever normal means!) and I

take them everyday now. I am not menstruating (I am on perpetual birth

control to stop my period due to severe endometriosis), so I don't believe it

can be such a major player in iron deficiency. Also, if your period was the

culprit, then you would only be low in iron during those days you are

bleeding.

 

Effective solutions for " fixing " iron levels through diet:

raisins, grapes, dates, dark leafy greens. Eat foods with Vitamin C in

addition to those with iron - C assists in absorption of iron.

 

Do you have any specific questions?

Hope this helps,

Sonia

 

In a message dated 9/11/2002 8:44:35 AM Eastern Standard Time,

writes:

 

 

> Do any of you out there suffer from low iron and/or anemia? If so, would

> you mind sharing with me your experiences with it? I have had problems for

> as long as I can remember with low iron but now twice in two years I have

> become anemic. When I went in for some blood work last week related to my

> flu, it showed anemia. I am going back the week after next when I am truly

> well for another check as the doctor said it can be lower when the body

> is fighting an infection - and then we will discuss iron supplements (which

> as tired as I am now are well needed). I will also bring in a stool sample

> to check for blood as I don't want to worry that that could be a cause -

> it is better to just know. The other thing the doctor said is that I am

> a menstruating vegetarian woman and that can be a cause.

>

> Thanks in advance!

>

> Carmen