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After long period of time finally discovered low in Iron, now stopped meds and feel awful again

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Bren5
Bren5

HI,

After many GP visits of feeling lightheaded, dizziness and tired finally tested for iron which came back low. Dr prescribed Iron tablets and after 10 weeks finally saw improvement. When i requested more tablets i spoke to a different GP who said i should retest levels and confirmed levels were acceptable. My meds supply finished thus i no longer take the meds.

Since last wednesday i started feeling week, lightheaded and tired again. On Monday i got my period, i always know i feel worse before and during cycle.

Any insight what i can do to feel normal again?

Anyone taking natural vitamins or iron supplements that help them keep storng.

Looking forwards hearing some insight for anyone.

Thanks.

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  • roseofraby
    roseofraby Bren5

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    Go see another doctor, your periods could be causing your iron levels to drop substantially. While this isn't normal it does happen and needs to be addressed. I had to go on the mini pill to stop my periods which were causing my anemia, every month I used to feel awful and never knew why.

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