I went to my doc. last week and had another blood test to see if my hemoglobi levels have improved and of course they had not..... My doc. called me today and tod me that i had SEVERE IRON DEFICENCY and that she wanted me to come tomorrow!! I am worried what she is going to do!!
I have been taking iron pills twice a day for 6 months and my levels have not improved so i am worried what else she can do to help raise my levels!! My hemoglobin levels stay at around 7.2!!! Since the pill are not working what else might she try!!
What other tests do you think she will do i am worried and i am so tired of having my blood drawn every 2-3 weeks to test my levels!! What can i do to help raise my levels
I am a 17 year old female and i am not overweight and i don't have heavy periods so i am not sure what the proble is!!!
I am just worried about tomorrow and why she wanted me to come in so soon when i have an app. in 2 weeks!! Please help me calm down i am scared!!
Thank YOU!!
2007-10-31 16:30:12 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Women's Health
don't worry sweetie, your doctor probably just wants to try a different approach like maybe iron shots since the pill is not working!!
You should get use to the blood work...you will have a lot more done in the future to monitor it SRY!!
I hope this helps!!!
2007-10-31 17:19:23 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your doctor may use some new medications that can help bring up your Iron level. Worst case would be a blood transfusion. Your level can't stay at or below 7.2. It should be up around 12.5 to13. Your blood needs the iron to carry oxygen. without it it makes you very tired.
2007-10-31 23:40:59 · answer #2 · answered by Joe Paramedic 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i have the same problem but mine is due to a fibroid. my doctor has me taking slo fe twice a day. its an iron pill that releases slowly throughout the day to maintain the iron levels. don't want to scare you but my doctor was about 2 seconds from having me get a blood transfusion.
you may want to eat more foods that are high in iron along with the pills. dark green vegetables and red meat should help...just make sure you are using healthy cooking methods for the red meat.
2007-10-31 23:37:32 · answer #3 · answered by nina_si_mone 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do not worry about it, may be your doctor is calling u to find actual reason of iron deficiency because there are many factors like decreased absorption of iron and its utilization, folic acid deficiency or internal blood loss due to any reason. Include iron rich food in ur diet like liver, Fish and leafy vegetables such as Spanish. Taking these food along with citrus fruits because they contain Vitamin C that facilitates the iron absorption. Increase ur oxygen intake by doing mild to moderate exercise daily. Besides using the prescribed medicine u can use the iron supplementation with the advice of your doctor. If you want to get further information please click the following link. http://www.herbsmd.com/
2007-11-01 03:48:49 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take your iron pills with orange juice. My mother had anemia and a specialist told her that. It helps the body assimilate the iron. Hope it helps you. Also you need to eat some red meat once in a while.
2007-10-31 23:34:57 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the doctor will probly just give you iron shots to get your level up don't worry you'll be ok. or have you take 2 iron pills twice aday
2007-10-31 23:36:34 · answer #6 · answered by siatajamie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You gotta eat more meat and exercise. Normally iron deficiency is accompanied by dizzy spells and so on, Your lifestyle plays an inportant role. Live a healthy lifestyle.
2007-10-31 23:34:37 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
dont be scared. they have plenty of pills and other things to help that. ur young and u seem fit. just start living free and not worrying about live. maybe u should consider getting smashed every once and a while.
2007-10-31 23:34:15 · answer #8 · answered by teamgreenkx60 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I am not a Doctor so this is my advice.
75% of what we worry about is needless.
Your doctor is doing her job, just continue to let her do so and meanwhile, talk with your Mom about your fears.
2007-10-31 23:37:00 · answer #9 · answered by kriend 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋