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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4meAndyou · F

My mother suffered from what was called "Pernicious" anemia, and had to have injections of B12 once a month. Later on, her condition improved, but she did have to continue to take ALL of the B vitamins. She had to take iron, folate, and B complex vitamins.

Iron tablets are very hard on the stomach, so don't forget to eat first and have a cup of milk before you take them.

If you find iron tablets are too difficult for your stomach, you should begin to include leafy dark green vegetables in your diet every day, and try to add in more lamb or beef and beans such as kidney beans, garbanzos, or hummus.

cherokeepatti · 61-69, F

@4meAndyou I get the kind of iron supplement that has the b-vitamins in them and raspberry extract, is not at all hard on my stomach. Everything else is constipating so I looked for something different. I also take chlorophyll to help with absorption and energy.

Gangstress · 41-45, F

@4meAndyou @cherokeepatti these are very helpful ladies!

4meAndyou · F

@Gangstress Thank you for your kind support!

Mellowgirl · 31-35, F

@Gangstress @4meAndyou @cherokeepatti agreed thank you all for your advice

4meAndyou · F

@Mellowgirl You are very welcome, and be sure to keep graphite's note in mind. If you have a small internal bleed you might always suffer from anemia until it is repaired.

Mellowgirl · 31-35, F

@4meAndyou I have many different issues pcos,ibs and anemia.
I'm taking antidepressants but my anxiety has started to rear its ugly head along the other things I've mentioned, i can't imagine it's a bleed but the diagnosis was missed because my appointments are over the phone with gand they don't think I need to get blood test! Idiot! I'm just gonna take these and keep a diary.

4meAndyou · F

@Mellowgirl Good idea, dear. You are your own best advocate for the best health.