Seeking Help for Anemia Symptoms Since 2018

Hi, I've been having symptoms of anemia since 2018ish but have never really thought it was something wrong with me rather than lifestyle. I went to the doctors August 2022 had a blood test ,definitely anemic, they are no help at all so I researched myself I have 2 ferrous sulphate tablets each day and I'm still involuntarily falling asleep and feeling weak should I take more or should I look at other medications?

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Nkc

1y ago

I take B12 injections once a months.. not perfect but better than the pills

Stoke

1y ago

You could be suffering from malabsorption which means your body isn’t absorbing the nutrients that you are consuming. This is tested by your doctor; a faecal elastase test will show that your pancreas and liver are producing the enzymes to break down and digest your food.

AnimalBoy

1y ago

You may also want to monitor your diet, I could take all the iron I want but if I go too long without eating red meat or shrimp I still look and feel like a walking corpse. If you have a nutritional issue and they only tested you for anemia you may to be tested for other deficiencies as well as many have similar symptoms.

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