Hi all,
I've had aggravating on and off anxiety and panic for the past three years. I take daily Lexapro (5mg) and as needed Xanax. It is/was the kind that makes your nerves feel on edge...like they are on fire or something.
Anyway...
about
4 weeks ago I went to the doctor for blood work results. It turned out I had become very anemic (low blood count). This was due to bleeding hemorrhoids (years or ongoing, sporadic bleeding). I have had surgery to correct this, at this point.
I was told to take iron supplements to build my blood back up.
Since about
the 2nd week of taking iron pills I have not had even an ounce of anxiety. I have felt very grounded. I've been concerned and nervous at times. Normal worries. Not overwhelming though and no nerves on fire type anxiety sensation.
This is all leading me to wonder if low blood count and loss of iron was a big reason of why I was having anxiety and panic.
Just a thought for you...
Post Edited (pooldrops5) : 3/30/2016 5:18:41 PM (GMT-6)