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lynsey90326
lynsey90326

I was diagnosed with iron deficiency anemia 2 months ago and have been on iron tablets since just 1 a day as they gave me really bad stomach problems. My hemoglobin is within normal range now but my iron is still on the lower side the doc said they said need to take tablets for 4 months anyway I still get days were I feel lightheaded etc has anyone else felt this?

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  • rachhj34
    rachhj34 lynsey90326

    Posted

    Hi do you know what your iron level is? I'm going to get mine tested again soon. When my ferritin was 16 I was constantly lightheaded. Five months down the line I don't feel anywhere near as lightheaded but I still get lightheaded days (especially around my period - the reason my iron is low in the first place!) I take 3 tablets a day as I have been lucky enough to have no problems with them.
    • lynsey90326
      lynsey90326 rachhj34

      Posted

      I can't remember what it is now have doctor on thursday again. My period just finished a few days ago I guess that could be the reason I feel this way. I started on 3 a day and they have gave me so much trouble I now have acid reflux and bad indigestion which I didn't have before ever. That's y I cut down to 1 a day just so I was getting something just makes it a slower process I suppose. Thank you for replying it's good to get a wee bit of reassurance that I'm not only one feels this way
  • rachhj34
    rachhj34 lynsey90326

    Posted

    It is a very slow process (well it has been for me) Which iron tablets are you on? After both my pregnancies I was put on ferrous sulphate but couldnt take them, but I'm on ferrous fumerate this time round and I'm so surprised I haven't had problems with them other than some indegestion! I also take a sachet of spatone a day.
    • lynsey90326
      lynsey90326 rachhj34

      Posted

      Yeah I thot it would be a quick fix but definetly not. I'm on ferrous fumarate aswell 210mg I was on ferrous sulphate after my son's aswell and these were fine haha I suffer really bad with these fumarate ones but felt once with anemia so il suffer it for few more months haha
  • JessCee777
    JessCee777 lynsey90326

    Posted

    It takes a while to build up your iron stores again if you are deficient. There are a variety of causes as to why your iron stores may have dropped. It is quite normal to feel lightheaded and/or dizzy when low on iron. Keep taking the recommended dose and the doctor will probably test your hb and your ferritin/folate levels in 4 months to see if your iron stores have built up again. I've been anaemic since my teens and been popping Irin tablets for years. Its only recently they've discovered I'm not iron, folate, B12 or ferritin deficient..I feel ill most days. I'm being referred to a Haematologist so we'll see what that reveals. All the best :-)
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