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auntAgonist

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12. zanana1. It's no fun being anemic and I know what you're going through.

Sun Sep 13, 2020, 06:25 AM

Sep 2020

I've had blood issues most of my life. Chronic anemia can settle for a bit and then wham it's hitting again.
I see a hematologist who is wonderful. Every couple of months she orders iron infusions for me (when my numbers dip too low) and I get a round of 5 infusions it helps a lot.
I can always tell when iron is low. Dizziness, fainting, nausea etc ....

Please, if you don't see one, find a hematologist and ask about IV Iron infusions. I get Venofer.

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Anemia [View all] zanana1 Aug 2020 OP

had a bout of it 10 years ago Kali Aug 2020 #1

What kind of anemia is it? marybourg Aug 2020 #2

I have pernicious anemia (a B12 deficiency). It can leave me lethargic and even tblue37 Aug 2020 #3

Get your shot. Dr.s offices are very safe. Usually they don't allow people sitting around No Vested Interest Sep 2020 #9

I give myself B12 shots. Never have to see the Dr for them. I hope you can too. auntAgonist Sep 2020 #11

my granddaughter is anemic...she is forever on iron supplements... agingdem Aug 2020 #4

Anemia fatigue is really devastating cyclonefence Aug 2020 #5

I took iron supplements for a good fifteen years.. luvs2sing Aug 2020 #6

I would see a hematologist. Patterson Aug 2020 #7

Yes, I almost died too. BigmanPigman Aug 2020 #8

I don't feel alone anymore. zanana1 Sep 2020 #10

zanana1. It's no fun being anemic and I know what you're going through. auntAgonist Sep 2020 #12

Thanks for the info. zanana1 Sep 2020 #13

Do you remember your hemoglobin number? Patterson Jun 2021 #14

This message was self-deleted by its author Patterson Jun 2021 #15