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Good to know, Knifey! You managed to get it all fixed up? Did you figure out what caused the anemia?
It was just as you said...a) woman + b) runner + c) vegetarian with a carb/dairy only diet = anemia
I've since drastically improved my diet, and though it took a long time, I seem to have it under control.
Did/does anyone else get the weird pica symptom with their anemia? Or am I the only one?
No pica symptom here. I did, however, start to really want things with tomato sauce. Usually tomato sauce + running = heartburn for me so I mostly avoid it. I was seriously craving tomato stuff, however. Apparently this is fairly normal with anemia as well from what I found.
Thanks for the info on what caused yours!
It was just as you said...a) woman + b) runner + c) vegetarian with a carb/dairy only diet = anemia I've since drastically improved my diet, and though it took a long time, I seem to have it under control. Did/does anyone else get the weird pica symptom with their anemia? Or am I the only one?
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Yes, parasites can cause bleeding in the gut too. Officers can also be a cause. anything that leads to chronic low-level blood loss can lead to an iron deficiency anemia. You should also know that vitamin C deficiency can reduce your ability to absorb iron. So if you are taking iron supplements, it is reasonable to consider vitamin C. I believe that is the correct vitamin for this. I'll look it up when I get a chance.
Vitamin C is correct. And avoid any other divalent cations (calcium, zinc, etc) or food containing high levels of them (like milk) when you take the iron as they will inhibit absorption.
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Pica is pretty common with anemia. Often manifests as crunching on ice.
Ha. Not officers. Ulcers. Siri got that one wrong.
I dunno....officers may do it too...
I focused mine on Baked Ruffles and really, really crunchy apples! Certain ice worked though.
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Things are looking up with iron supplements.
RBC 5.05 4.00-5.0010\S\6/uL High HGB 10.71 2.0-16.0g/dL LowHCT 35.1 38.0-45.0% LowMCV 69.58 2.0-97.0fL LowMCH 21.2 28.0-34.0pg LowMCHC 30.5 32.0-36.0g/dL LowRDW 28.5 11.5-14.5% High
Ferritin is terrible though at 9.7 ng/ML
Another check scheduled 8 weeks from now.
It also shows this, but I have no idea what it means. Trent?
Hypochromia 2+ Anisocytosis 3+ Ovalocytes 1+ Tear drop cells 1+ Schistocytes 1+
Old numbers from a few weeks ago:
RBC 4.2 4.00-5.00 10\S\6/uL HGB 8.4 12.0-16.0 g/dL LowHCT 27.6 38.0-45.0 % LowMCV 65.8 82.0-97.0 fL LowMCH 20 28.0-34.0 pg LowMCHC 30.4 32.0-36.0 g/dL LowRDW 20.2 11.5-14.5 % High
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I know i have low iron, but I haven't been able to take any tests to determine the cause. All I know is that it's a pain in the ass when it comes to running because I develop asthma-like symptoms (shortness of breath, wheezing, unable to breathe normally until I stop running) in the heat/humidity or when I attempt speed workouts. It sucks. I should pick up more iron pills.
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