Feeling faint when standing a while. Pain and nausea when eating.

@rinah20 I'm guess you know that low iron can cause a number of symptoms, many of which you've shared.

The following is an excerpt from the link I've provided below:
"Iron deficiency anemia signs and symptoms may include: Extreme fatigue. Weakness. Pale skin. Chest pain, fast heartbeat or shortness of breath. Headache, dizziness or lightheadedness. Cold hands and feet. Inflammation or soreness of your tongue. Brittle nails."

-Iron Deficiency Anemia:
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/iron-deficiency-anemia/symptoms-causes/syc-20355034

Also from the article, but something I thought was worth pulling out is a list of iron-rich foods as well as foods high in Vitamin C which will aid in the absorption of the iron-rich foods:

Foods rich in iron include:
•Red meat, pork and poultry
•Seafood
•Beans
•Dark green leafy vegetables, such as spinach
•Dried fruit, such as raisins and apricots
•Iron-fortified cereals, breads and pastas
•Peas

Your body absorbs more iron from meat than it does from other sources. If you choose to not eat meat, you may need to increase your intake of iron-rich, plant-based foods to absorb the same amount of iron as does someone who eats meat.

Choose foods containing vitamin C to enhance iron absorption

You can enhance your body's absorption of iron by drinking citrus juice or eating other foods rich in vitamin C at the same time that you eat high-iron foods. Vitamin C in citrus juices, like orange juice, helps your body to better absorb dietary iron.

Vitamin C is also found in:
•Broccoli
•Grapefruit
•Kiwi
•Leafy greens
•Melons
•Oranges
•Peppers
•Strawberries
•Tangerines
•Tomatoes

Have you been actively addressing your low iron, or do you think that could be part of the problem with some of your symptoms?

@rinah20 Make sure that you take good multi-vitamins.. for a person so young its not usual but there is some nutrients missing..

Yes. I take iron and other vitamins. But it still drops after a few days. I think im either not obsorbing my nutrients cause this medicine makes me sick. Or its because i am infact getting sick. But my dizziness and such is fine sitting down. But when i stand ir stand for too long or walk long distances i get weak and almost pass out. I almost passed out 3 times yeaterday and twice today. My jib is me standing for hours so. It doesn't help. Should i just go into the er monday and have tgem check my blood? Because i want to be safe. I know heart problems runs in the family but i don't know if that is the cause. Like you said it could just be my anemia.

Thank you i do. I take iron because i am infact anemic. Im honestly concerned.. Like. Idk.

The ER will cost big bucks. See a GI Dr. or primary care Dr. for lab tests or even a physical if you haven't had one. You might have a stomach ulcer.

I agree that you should be seen. If you have a nurse triage line you can call first or if that is part of the scheduling process, that might be helpful so they can identify if you should just go straight to the ED or if they can get you in ASAP, depending on how they read your symptoms in terms of risk.

@rinah20 will you please come back after calling and let us know what they advise and when you will be seen?

@rinah20 With the different symptoms you have, it may be better if you start with seeing an Internist/ General Practitioner. They have experience in many symptoms you have. It sounds as if the cause of your anemia has to be found as well as your faintness. You may be dehydrated, but there are also conditions where the blood pressure drops when you stand up. Your feeling cold fingers and feet could be a sign of thyroid hypoactivity - or even an autoimmune illness.
It would not be a good idea to go to the ER. The doctors there don't have the time to work you up properly- they are excellent to deal with urgent medical problems. I recommend that you find an Internist or GP/Family Physician to be evaluated.
Let us know what's happening!

I will have to call after work tomorrow. We have a shipment and are short handed

Rinah20: there may be something else totally unrelated to these discussions going on. Do you notice that lightheadedness seem to follow after you quickly move from a seated/laying position to a standing? When it occurs while standing are you still, or does it help to move, like just shifting your weight from one side to the other?

If you find the above applies to you, you might ask your doctor to request a tilt-table test. I may be wrong, but it’s worth looking into, and could resolve some of your issues.

Howard

Thank you. Also i can slowly stand up and it will still occur. And when i am standing for a long or maybe just 30 minutes at a time i still het faint or lightheaded. Im calling two different doctors tomorrow after work to see what they can do.