crimsoncrane41 said:Hi there. I actually heard about this blackberry wine that's supposedly great for boosting iron levels, so I wanted to look into that a bit more. Also, I’d really recommend trying some stress-relief practices like yoga; it helps you connect with yourself and truly listen to what your body is telling you, which might help prevent these kinds of issues from catching you off guard. Good luck.
Thanks. I'll check out some yoga stuff and try practicing on my own—assuming I can actually get the hang of it.
So, starting today, I’ve added Vitamin C to my daily routine alongside Ferrogreen. Honestly, whenever my period hits, I’m basically housebound for three days straight because the cramps are just unbearable—regardless of how many painkillers I take—and the flow is honestly a nightmare.
Hi everyone. Back in November, I was dealing with some gum inflammation, and my doctor sent me for blood work because she mentioned I looked pretty pale. The issue is, for about two weeks leading up to those tests, I couldn't really eat anything because of the pain in my gums. When the results finally came back, my iron levels were sitting at 2.5, while the normal range is supposed to be between 8 and 30. People have been telling me for three years that I look washed out, but I never actually connected the dots to this. My doctor wrote me a prescription for these tiny, pathetic little iron pills and told me I should get retested once I've finished them. I went to the local pharmacy since my aunt works there—she’s a pharmacist—and she basically agreed that the pills the doctor prescribed were pretty useless... I switched to something stronger, like Ferrogreen, but it just gave me terrible stomach aches and digestive issues. Eventually, I started taking Ferrogreen tablets instead. They're great—natural, easy on the stomach—but I'm halfway through the bottle now and I don't feel any different. On top of that, I've been trying to eat foods high in iron, but I'm not seeing any improvement. I read somewhere that you're supposed to take Vitamin C along with iron to help with absorption. Is that actually true? I'm honestly terrified of what happens if even this doesn't work. And I have no clue where 😕 this damn anemia even came from; I feel terrible, like a walking corpse. I'm worried this might be something more serious, like an underlying disease, and it's making me incredibly anxious. To be honest, I'm becoming afraid to even see doctors anymore. I also deal with very heavy, painful periods—could that be linked to all of this? Thanks to anyone who can share their experiences or thoughts.