Iron Deficiency Anemia, Explained

I have iron deficiency anemia. So I have to go get an iron infusion soon. I been taking 2 iron pills a day but still feeling kinda weak at work and dizzy. Sometimes I have these moments when I feel weak and even get blurred vision and I passed out like 2 weeks ago. I just hope I feel better soon. This is the worst, plus the pelvic pain I’m having as well. In 35 weeks and 2 days

so my glucose came back normal , no diabetes . but comes to find out i have anemia .. my iron is low . & theyre sending me some type of iron medicine . & theyre talking bout an infusion. has dis happened to anyone ? because im a lil worried . i need help & reassure ..

I need some help! So I've been diagnosed with anemia (pretty normal for me during pregnancy) but I cannot take the iron supplement as it makes me so violently sick I get nose bleeds. I've tried it at night and during different times of the day, with and without food, but it results in the same. We are trying to up my iron just by my diet now. I know shellfish, red meat and dark leafy greens are good sources, but what about quick grab items? Any suggestions? Thank you! #anemia #diet Edited to say I do drink fresh juice made from a NAMA juicer (which I love) and I've been heavy on the spinach with it.

Anyone else suffering from anemia? I am so weak but gag at the thought of meat. I just started iron pills but I know it'll take awhile to get back to normal.

I’m to the point that I’m going through a whole bag of ice in a day. I have iron deficiency anemia , but the pills make my stomach hurt and constipation worse , my last pregnancy I had to get an iron infusion and I only got 2of4 of the sessions, i didn’t even make it out the hospital and went straight to the ER because I was crying in pain right after. Idk what else to do here 🤧

I jus got some lab results back from my Doctor .. she says the lab results shows I have “ mild pregnancy anemia “ due to my iron being low!! I have to take iron pills now , hopefully that helps my body build iron back up .. Mild pregnancy anemia happens when your blood volume increases & it happens mainly in the second & third trimester bc we lack the amount of iron we need … & it isn’t bad as if it would be in the first trimester or if I had severe pregnancy anemia … I guess this explains why I’ve been feeling weak for the past days, I been telling my boyfriend I’ve been weak lately & my body been shaking a lot .. but I’m ok, jus gonna take those pills & see what happens after that!!

I'm having to take ferrous sulfate iron pills once a day to help with my iron deficiency/anemia and they make me so sick to my stomach for a good 15-20 minutes after. Anyone else experience this? Or have any tips? I've tried it both with food and on an empty stomach and it doesn't seem to change anything.

Anyone else having trouble getting enough sleep due to being anemic brought on by iron deficiency? I just can’t seem to get enough rest, and I’m always fatigued and sluggish

Anyone’s iron been severely low due to anemia? They are saying if the pills don’t work I’ll have to get iron infusions 🙄

I’m awaiting my Glucose results and I’m nervous because I don’t normally eat sweets, I don’t drink soda, and I drink a lot of water. Since I’ve gotten pregnant I eat junk food, sweets, and sugary drinks. It sucks because this isn’t like me.. Smh I’m awaiting those results now but I found out today that I’m going to need an Iron Transfusion soon. I have Iron pills and I have Iron Deficiency Anemia, and my iron levels are still low. I’m almost 33 weeks pregnant. They explained it to me. They’re going to hook me to an IV and basically pump Iron into me. I’m nervous as hell because this is so new to me. Has anyone ever had an Iron infusion. Does it hurt? How do you feel during and afterwards? How long does it take? I’m nervous..😭😭😭 (I thought it was called an Iron Transfusion but when I looked it up on YouTube, everyone called it an Iron Infusion)