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4monkeys
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Anemic anyone ?

So of course I EXPECT to not be "myself" just a week after having major stomach surgery, but I was concerned about my feet being SOO swollen the past few days, plus i have very low energy, which is not me.

So they took my blood yesterday to see what the deal was. MY doc just called to tell me Im very anemic, very low blood count. and thats causing the swelling and feeling tired.

So I have to increase protein in my diet, and take iron pills.

Anyone have experience with this ?
Ive tried everything to pep myself up (not knowing about being anemic), I hate just laying around, long hot shower from the minute I wake up, and I try to get a few things done slowly here and there (just cleanup, as hubby yells at me to stop, lol.) but I feel this dazed feeling that I just want to sleep for a week, and then Im not one that can fall asleep easily, I'll just lay there and not fall asleep. (but at least my feet were up, lol).
and I also didnt take any meds all day today, since 8am to see if they were causing that, but I still feel the same...
just wante to see if anyone had feedback or advice =)
thanks for listening. =)

Posted 8/10/06 3:22 PM
 
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I was anemic after giving birth (had a c-section). My dr prescribed Slow Fe - You can get it over the counter.

Hope you get some of your energy back soon.

Posted 8/10/06 3:26 PM
 

JavaJunkie
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Re: Anemic anyone ?

I've been on iron since I was 7 months pg, my son is almost 4months and I'm still on it. I take two pills a day. In sept they are going to redo my bloodwork and see what happens. I take Ferro Sequels

Posted 8/10/06 5:23 PM
 

djd711
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Re: Anemic anyone ?

did they check you for thalasemia minor. it is a mediteranian blood disease. i have it and it comes up anemic

Posted 8/10/06 7:31 PM
 

4monkeys
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Thanks ladies.
I was also told to get SLOW FE pills.

My hubby ran out and bought them, and made us a huge steak dinner so mommy could have lots of protein
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Message edited 8/10/2006 9:58:18 PM.

Posted 8/10/06 9:56 PM
 

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Re: Anemic anyone ?

I was on iron due to blood loss following Joseph's birth. It came as a shock to me. I just assumed you're supposed to be that run down after birth & driving back/forth to the hosp to visit DS.

Advice is to truly take it easy (easy as in REST, not easy as in cleaning a house with 3 boys), take the iron & the colace.

I starting eating a lot of spinach salad, etc. Changed my eating habits until I got the all clear.

Posted 8/10/06 10:08 PM
 

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Posted by djd711

did they check you for thalasemia minor. it is a mediteranian blood disease. i have it and it comes up anemic



Same here. I have the thalesemia trait but am anemic too. Def should check for it.....

Posted 8/10/06 10:14 PM
 

4monkeys
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Im taking it very easy Chat Icon and will up the protein as much as possible.Chat Icon

Yep, Im thinking it was from blood loss from the C also. esp since it happened right after, and my feet werent too swollen during pregnancy, just a bit here and there.

I'll ask about that mediteranean one.

Posted 8/10/06 10:19 PM
 

4monkeys
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Question- did any of you get stomach cramps after taking the iron ?
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I told my hubby, watch, after eating steak and eggs to up my protein, im going to be in trouble for high cholesterol, ya never win Chat Icon

Posted 8/11/06 9:46 AM
 

Michelle
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Iron can make things slow down.

Posted 8/11/06 11:16 AM
 

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Question- did any of you get stomach cramps after taking the iron ?
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I told my hubby, watch, after eating steak and eggs to up my protein, im going to be in trouble for high cholesterol, ya never win Chat Icon



Mine did. I hated the way I felt taking the iron pills - so I stopped. Probably not a good idea, but at least my stomach felt better.

Posted 8/11/06 11:29 AM
 
 

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