Anemia

Re: Anemia

• Leni410 member

  April 2017

  I have a genetic anemia. No amount of iron changes my levels. They do watch my pregnancies closer but that's due to possible complications from this specific type vs. General anemia

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• HappyToBeHere member

  April 2017

  I took Feramax during my last pregnancy per my OB's orders. Your OB should be better able to help you with your concerns, especially if he or she is also concerned about it.

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• liliaoseguera member

  April 2017

  Do you know where I can find Feramax here in San Diego, CA? I have been taking Floradix from Trader Joe's(store).

  My levels of iron are an 8, very low. My OB did told me to take the iron pills on an empty stomach with a glass of orange juice twice a day. He said he gives me 4 weeks to re-check my levels and if they are not hnormal then I would probably need iron given through IVs.

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• HappyToBeHere member

  April 2017

  I'm in Canada, so no ... I'm not familiar with the Feramax situation in San Diego. I also believe I had to have a prescription for it, but I can't remember exactly.
  
  Do you eat iron rich foods like spinach? I'd say wait for your re-check and make sure all is going okay doing what your doctor recommended. Otherwise, like you said, you may have to go with other alternatives. I'm glad your OB is keeping up on it.

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• liliaoseguera member

  April 2017

  Oh I see.

  Honestly, I am bad at eating lots of greens. But since I found out I started cooking a lot with Spinach, lentils and a lot of greens. So I am keeping my fingers crossed.

  Yes, he's a great doctor.

  Thank you for your reply.

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• Nxy member

  April 2017

  If you use the search feature and search "iron" or "anemic" there have been some discussions about this previously that may be helpful to you. 
  
  https://forums.thebump.com/search?adv=1&search=&title=&author=&cat=18492506&tags=&discussion_d=1&discussion_question=1&discussion_poll=1&comment_c=1&comment_answer=1&group_group=1&within=1+day&date=
  
  ^that should pull up the search page for you. 
  
  

  

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• liliaoseguera member

  April 2017

  Thank you!

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