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i had a blood test done and my iron levels were down to 7 when it’s supposed to be 14 for a girl..

anemia isn’t life-threatening, but it can be serious if it’s not taken care of.. i would take iron pills and make sure you try to eat healthier..

i changed my diet b/c i refuse to take iron pills.. they make you constipated really bad and it’s hard to move your bowels..

i started eating red meat b/c it has a lot of iron and protein in it.. salmon or any type of fish fillet is very high in iron as well.. also, eat a lot of green vegetables, especially broccoli and spinach..

you could start off with a well-balanced breakfast, such as eggs or a bowl of cereal, just make sure that it has more iron, calcium, fiber etc rather than more sugar in it.. whole grain cheerio’s would be good enough.. drink a glass of milk for calcium and a glass of OJ for vitamin C..

for lunch, eat a salad or burger which will give you your iron.. and maybe a yogurt..

at dinner, just make sure you have something relatively healthy..

if all else fails, take a daily vitamin everyday to give you the iron and other nutrients that you’re missing throughout the day.. that’s what i do.. or try to get more blood tests done to find out what is triggering the symptoms.. there has to be something that isn’t being picked up.. a CBC, or complete blood count will show everything, as far as iron (red blood cells), infection (white blood cells), hepatic (liver) function, etc.. they go by parameters so if you’re anemic, you’re red blood cells will not be within parameters and it’ll be less than what it should be..

good luck to you.. anemia isn’t the greatest thing to have, but a lot of people have it..

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In rare cases, ITP patients being treated with WinRho SDF have experienced severe intravascular hemolysis, including potentially serious complications such as clinically compromising anemia, acute renal insufficiency and disseminated intravascular coagulation. In some cases, these complications have been fatal. Most of these patients experienced symptoms of intravascular hemolysis within four hours of receiving the therapy.

Patients receiving WinRho SDF should contact their physicians immediately if they experience symptoms of hemolysis such as back pain, shaking chills, fever, or discolored urine. The company also has a new patient information sheet that describes these symptoms.

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What Are the Symptoms?
The symptoms of anemia vary according to the type of anemia, the underlying cause, and any underlying health problems. Anemia may be associated with other medical conditions such as hemorrhage, ulcers, menstrual problems or cancer — and specific symptoms of those conditions may be noticed first.

The body also has a remarkable ability to compensate for early anemia. If your anemia is mild or developed over a long period of time, you may not notice any symptoms.

Symptoms common to many types of anemia include the following:

Easy fatigue and loss of energy
Unusually rapid heart beat, particularly with exercise
Shortness of breath and headache, particularly with exercise
Difficulty concentrating
Dizziness
Pale skin
Leg cramps
Insomnia
Other symptoms are associated with specific forms of anemia.

Anemia caused by iron deficiency:
Hunger for strange substances such as paper, ice, or dirt (a condition called pica).
Upward curvature of the nails referred to as koilonychias.
Soreness of the mouth with cracks at the corners.

Anemia caused by vitamin B-12 deficiency:
A tingling, "pins and needles" sensation in the hands or feet.
Loss of sense of touch.
A wobbly gait and difficulty walking.
Clumsiness and stiffness of the arms and legs.
Dementia
Hallucinations, paranoia and schizophrenia.

Anemia caused by chronic lead poisoning:
A blue-black line on the gums referred to as a lead line.
Abdominal pain
Constipation
Vomiting

Anemia caused by chronic red blood cell destruction:
Jaundice (yellow skin and eyes)
Brown or red urine
Leg ulcers
Failure to thrive in infancy
Symptoms of gallstones

Sickle cell anemia:
Fatigue
Susceptibility to infection
Delayed growth and development in children
Episodes of severe pain, especially in the joints, abdomen and limbs

Anemia caused by sudden red blood cell destruction:
Abdominal pain
Brown or red urine
Jaundice (yellow skin)
Small bruises under the skin
Seizures
Symptoms of kidney failure

Call Your Doctor If:
Call your doctor if you notice any of these signs or symptoms of anemia.

Persistent fatigue, breathlessness, rapid heart rate, pale skin, or any other symptoms of anemia
Poor diet or inadequate dietary intake of vitamins and minerals
Very heavy menstrual periods
Symptoms of an ulcer, gastritis, hemorrhoids, or colorectal cancer
Concern about environmental exposure to lead
A hereditary anemia runs in your family and you would like genetic counseling before having a child
Women considering pregnancy — your doctor will likely recommend that you begin taking supplements, especially folate, even before conception. These supplements benefit both mother and baby.

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B12 deficiency is very common (especially in people over age 60) because of poor stomach acid production, specific drugs, diet, and preexisting diseases. All seniors who fall should be screened for underlying B12 deficiency as it causes dizziness and problems with balance. Screening these high risk patients, however, is a rarity.

Unfortunately, there is an extensive knowledge deficit in the medical community regarding B12 deficiency, Fatima Parker says that, No one is exempt—this includes celebrities, politicians, and the average citizen. The recent gastric bypass craze will also create more victims over time if their doctors fail to properly test and treat them.
Our goal is to create a standard of care change in the testing, work-up and recognition of B12 deficiency to protect society from its all too common misdiagnosis.

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