Late 2nd Trimers - - Chewing Ice - anyone craving this?

just_peachy · August 2009

My mouth is on fire and when I drink fluids I get the slosh belly and reflux.

All I want to do is chew ice and I heard it is because one is anemic or low iron. I take my prenats and can't eat a lot of iron rich food because I'm still going through food aversions and nausea (thank God for Zofran)

I guess I can just wait till next month to get it all evaluated or call the nurse till then but I wanted to know if anyone else is craving ice chewing?

MrsRebecca · August 2009

Let your doctor know because craving ice is definitely a sign of iron deficiency and can also be a sign of pica.

AngelMell05 · August 2009

I am always chewing on ice lately. I think its the hot weather though!

JinglesChic · August 2009

Tell your OB because a lot of prenatals are actually low in iron as it blocks the absorption of other vitamins/minerals. But it definately sounds like you have pica (what they call wanting to eat a lot of ice).

just_peachy · August 2009

i should note that it hasn't been that prevalent since the temps hit 90 the past week.

getnmarried910 · August 2009

Ask your doctor to have your blood tested to make sure you're not anemic. I chew ice all the time, but they've checked and I'm not anemic. I just like ice.

KatiKM · August 2009

I have chewed ice since I had teeth. I have had bouts of anemia but the ice chewing doesn't seem to stop when the problem is resolved. So I would say just ask your Dr. They may want to run some blood work just to be sure your iron is good.

nicolebuchalla · August 2009

I'm always chomping on ice, and I plan on letting my OB know at my appt next week because I'm anemic to begin with. I'm getting shots for it now, but it might not be enough.

mmadonia · August 2009

I have been chewing it like crazy.....I won't be worried about Pica until I start craving dirt and chalk...lol! I was slightly anemic with my daughter, so I am sure I have some anemia this time around. Go with Slow Fe, it is soooo much easier on the system if you have to take an iron supplement. GL!

Nikibug · August 2009

MrsRebecca:
Let your doctor know because craving ice is definitely a sign of iron deficiency and can also be a sign of pica.

Ditto this!

mrspayne2B · August 2009

Right as I was reading this I was cracking down on some ice! I have been chewing ice...not craving just when I am not hungry and want something to much on. If that makes any sense.

I was low on iron a couple of visits last pregancy but so far have been ok with my iron with this one.

Ncaminiti · August 2009

It's called PICA, (cravings for items that aren't food). Ice typically = an Iron Deficiancy. I would call them and let the office know. You could probably just get a CBC drawn and know the next day.

There is liquid iron sup and they can do shots if it's really that bad (normally they won't because it can discolor skin). If you are anemic it's better to have it looked as sooner then later.