Anemia

Former Member

Does anyone in here suffer from it
The doctors think that i may have it
i just wanted know if anyone suffered from it and to see how it was treated

Former Member

I have a tendancy to be slightly anaemic so they say.

In my case it's managed by being on the pill and making sure I get enough Iron in my diet (certain breakfast cereals, red meat, leafy veg). I often notice if it's slipping because I get tired easily.

Former Member

My mum suffers from it and it can cause her to become really lethargic (sp?!). Sometimes the doctor will prescribe Iron tablets if it gets quite bad but most of the time she is fine with it. She eats alot of red meat, and leafy vegetables that contain Iron.

Former Member

I was anaemic through my A2 levels - I took iron tablets, which really helped. I noticed a general tendency to get tired without doing much at all, and looked really pale.

Former Member

Yes, because of the Combivir i take, but can't take iron tablets because my liver is under too much work with all the medication i'm on

Former Member

We found out my mum was severely anaemic when she went in for an op a few weeks ago and her haemoglobin count thing was only at five - before that she had been carrying on absolutely normally, not complaining of feeling tired or anything! In extreme cases like that they give a blood transfusion, and then yeah you can just take iron tables and try and incorporate more iron into your diet.

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My sister had anemia but after bettering her diet and some medication she is now leading a healthy and happy life. Try eating a lot of iron rich foods like dates, figs etc. Also additional supplements like Jobelyn will help as it is herbal and is a rich source of iron.

Former Member

This is a really old thread, I haven't seen the OP around for ages so not sure you'll get much of a reply. You could start a new thread on anaemia if you want.