Does anyone here suffer from anemia?

I noticed it again maybe 2 or 3 months ago when my hair started drying out and breaking. So mum really had to cut my hair. I thought I was getting on top of things by eating better. But I've noticed a white ring around my mouth. My lips are always dry and go white.

I'm going to start the high does of iron tablets today but if you can recommend any tips I'd really appreciate it!

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Gangstress · 41-45, F

I have the same issue!

I had to incorporate iron in my diet! and liquid iron helps a lot.
stay away from caffeine whilst you are taking it.

Best thing to do is a daily check. it really helped me, every morning I think what can I eat or drink that has iron, so I try and incorporate that in the day.

I have the same issue with my hair and my lips at the moment, and I am getting fed up of using Vaseline lol

Mellowgirl · 31-35, F

@Gangstress the thing is my Dr has totally missed it.
I'm self diagnosing because I have far too many symptoms. I noticed the hair and said yea iron deficiency but I have had the worst pain ever in my chest sometimes leading me to cough. I thought omg covid/long covid but as you know I test so regularly and nothing so far...
But I went cycling for the first time Sunday and I felt like I was going to die. It can only be the iron levels my chest was awful shoulders were getting in on the action struggling to gain air.
It has to be iron especially now I have this lip issue which I used to get before!

Gangstress · 41-45, F

everything you have said I am going through, I even had the ambulance come out and check my heart through an ECG, I even rang the doctor that day to say I need to see someone urgently, but they passed it off.

I'm sorry your doctor has missed it, that's really bad! please could you write the practice manager a letter and insist on taking a blood test to then give you the best course of medicine. If you want me to write it, I will!!! it worked for Gem and her ears!

But to be honest, you can self manage which I do. the posts on here are really helpful and always here for any advice xx @Mellowgirl

Mellowgirl · 31-35, F

@Gangstress Well I went to boots today. I am over sleeping too it's too much. My body can't cope I know I've been bad with my fitness but not like this. Lets see how I get on with these tablets.

Gangstress · 41-45, F

honestly B, this sounds so like me atm! I have had to take massive steps to start getting back together again1
I hope they work sweet @Mellowgirl