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Posted 5/1/2016 9:28 PM (GMT 0)
Have a question or two even though I have dealt with anemia all my life. My levels are severely low but doctor won't do anything about it, saying to just take iron pills but not how much and I am trying to stay out er but think I may have to go. Dizzy, nausea, hard to walk at times and just feel sick and terribly weak ferritin is the lowest 5.3 which is supposed to be high and transferrin is low too but she isn't worried about it since hgb was a 12 no telling where it is now since I have had woman thing. What would you do anyone know anything about it
Posted 5/1/2016 9:44 PM (GMT 0)
I would get a second opinion. I don't have iron levels low but i am vitamin d deficient and i have to take 5000 units/per day

If you have to go to the ER they can start the process of getting your better
Posted 5/1/2016 9:51 PM (GMT 0)
I am vitamin d deficent too on 50,000 units a week.
Posted 5/1/2016 10:02 PM (GMT 0)
Soul,

I agree with the other posters...you need a second opinion.

If I were you, I would request a referral to a hematologist. They specialize in blood disorders and would be very knowledgeable about your anemia, and how to best treat it. I don't know anything about what blood levels are considered normal, but I do know that some people do require iron infusions to get their levels back to normal when pills don't do the trick. Just something to consider.

My thoughts and prayers are with you as you go through this difficult time. Try to have a good night! Oh, and if your symptoms get too severe to handle (anxiety aside), then please go to the ER. They can connect you with a hematologist as well. Take care!
Posted 5/1/2016 10:50 PM (GMT 0)
Hi Dawn i have been wondering how you are, I am also anemic and it causes me to sometimes feel
i cant get enough air, the red cells carry oxygen to all parts of the body.
My oldest daughter had to have iron infusions to get hers up, you know you have my Prayers, Peace

Larry ***
Posted 5/1/2016 11:44 PM (GMT 0)
Thanks all. I am trying to tough it out just don't do anxiety(health anxiety) any good at all, but I am tired of dealing with careless doctors. Thanks a lot for the prayers very much appreciated
Posted 5/2/2016 1:51 AM (GMT 0)
Just to piggyback on what Cooper mentioned about infusions...

...Iron is not easily absorbed by everyone, so even if you are taking a supplement...it could be that it is not getting into your system through the intestines...

...so sublingual B is another (under the tongue suspension) option to look into, in order to get that needed vitamin working for you.:)

S.C.
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