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Shortness of breath due to iron anaemia?

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enam999
enam999

hello,

about two months ago i got my blood test done which showed very low levels of haemoglobin and haemotocrit. I then got my serum iron test done too and i was diagnosed with iron deficiency anaemia. I started a regular ferrous sulphate supplement from a local company. Although some symptoms (such as tingling in legs) have gone, i have started to feel shortness of breath and especially from evening onwards it increases. This shortness of breath is there since the last three days. I had this feeling earlier but then it subsided. Is it possible that my supplement isnt working and that i need a more effective one?

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  • april88105
    april88105 enam999

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    I too have IDA. The shortness of breath is awful! To be honest, so has my quality of life. Legs hurt, can't walk very far without muscle aches, headaches and more. Tomorrow I go in for an iron infusion, and I'm super nervous. I'm having Infed, also known as Iron dextran. It is a 1 dose. Has anyone else had this brand, and hopefully no bad side effects?

  • julie44120
    julie44120 enam999

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    Hi I was diagnosed with b12 deficiency and put on tablets. That was 2 months ago and I'm still short of breath

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