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What can I do for iron deficiency anemia?

Posted by tshere1995 @tshere1995, Dec 3, 2018

Can somebody please tell me what else I can do for iron deficiency anemia?? I have had iron infusions and tried every iron pill I know of. Nothing helps! I am so tired all the time. My iron level is at a 6 right now and even doctors can't tell me why my body won't absorb the iron I take in. Help!!

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muttmomkay | @muttmomkay | Jun 4, 2023
In reply to @aw3495 "I’m 52, I have normal bloodwork for the most part. I have hypoparathyroidism since 2018. My..." + (show)
@aw3495

I’m 52, I have normal bloodwork for the most part. I have hypoparathyroidism since 2018. My parathyroid stopped working after my thyroid was removed. In 2021 my ferritin level started dropping and it went as low as six. They put me on high dose of iron, and after about a year it went back up to 170. They stopped the iron and in four months it’s back down to 70. I’m feeling so weak. I can’t hardly move or think. They’re telling me I’m fine because 70 is a good number. But I feel like I’m watching a train wreck. I have a couple of good hours in the morning in minutes home the rest of the day. I would appreciate some insight. Thank you.

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Can you do a slow release iron supplement?

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suzzee3 | @suzzee3 | Jun 5, 2023

I take Iron supplements for mine. They really help.

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justinesmith | @justinesmith | Jun 6, 2023

I took iron supplements for one month since my doctor recommended it. I also ate chicken livers once a week (8 ounce servings) for one month. I cooked them and made them with hard boiled egg and mayonaise for about six weeks. My iron has always been on the low side of normal range but went below that after having thyroid surgery. I had a hard time digesting the iron that was recommended by the doctor so I switched to the iron that is supposed to be gentle on the stomach. Now I just have one red meat meal a week to maintain the iron levels.

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aw3495 | @aw3495 | Jun 6, 2023
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@muttmomkay

Can you do a slow release iron supplement?

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I’m taking a slow release now.

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aw3495 | @aw3495 | Jun 6, 2023

I’ve never had Covid I stayed home so much that I have not gotten it yet. I’m still going to check it out for the information. You never know.

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jerdos7284 | @jerdos7284 | Jun 7, 2023
In reply to @fitchick40 "@tshere1995 my iron was at 20 several years ago. I have since developed erythrocytosis and don't..." + (show)
@fitchick40

@tshere1995 my iron was at 20 several years ago. I have since developed erythrocytosis and don't absorb potassium, sodium, vitamin d and b12. The only thing that has worked is giving up sugar and eating a more plant based diet. I start the day with a veggie & berry smoothie and eat healthy the rest of the day. I also exercise several times a week. Not eating cakes, cookies, etc was difficult at first but I eventually lost the craving for it. I hope your doctor can correct your iron level so you feel better.

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Hi, I'm curious to hear how you're doing today if you don't mind giving us an update? I've been dealing with erythrocytosis and low ferritin myself and it's hard to find any information on long term prognosis for people with this condition. Hope you're doing well.

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