What can I do to increase my iron levels?!
Question: What can I do to increase my iron levels!?
during pregnancy I had anemia, but I could not digest iron tablets, I tried 2 types both were the same, they ran straight through me, for days, it was so bad, I had to give the doc a stool sample, as they thought I had an infection but it was just the tablets! After I had given birth I was anemic also, they sent me home with a diet sheet which I tried to follow but I was so ill, I could barely eat, I had trouble breathing, my lips were white, I was exhausted and dizzy so a few days later I was rushed in for a blood transfusion!. I had my first post natal period a few weeks later at the same time I had the implanon implant contraceptive inserted, but I bled every day for 2 months, Im feeling tired again, Ive since had implanon out and bloods taken (get results tomorrow) but if I am low in iron what can I do!? and since I had a transfusion does this mean I might need another in the future!?Www@Answer-Health@Com
Answers:
the best way to get natural iron in your system is through red meats!. basically your beefs!. steaks, and good cuts of beef!. fish also contains alot of iron!. and they tend to be alot easier than taking pills!. if you do need extra help getting iron alot of the health drinks such as slimfast, ensure, and proteins shakes contain loads of iron!. as far as the blood transfusion goes!. it does not mean that you will always have to have them!. that is just for emergency purposes!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
I just had my 3rd baby 10 weeks ago, and after I had him my iron level was really low (7 actually)!. My dr!. told me to eat peanut butter! So I did, ate pb & jelly sandwiches and pb and crackers all the time!. When I went to apply for WIC for my son 2 weeks later they checked my iron level and it was already up to 10!. It worked for me, try it maybe it'll work for you!Www@Answer-Health@Com
drink lots of water!.!.!. and eat your meats (liver is good and chicken)!.!.!. eating them within reasonable amounts!. have lots of sleep, stay cool (not in the heat too much), milk (2 glasses a day min), spinach helps!.
stay off the junk foods (crisps, choco's, ice creams etc etc)!.!.!. few times a week is ok!.!.!. not everyday though!.
and no drinking and smoking!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
stay off the junk foods (crisps, choco's, ice creams etc etc)!.!.!. few times a week is ok!.!.!. not everyday though!.
and no drinking and smoking!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
Take your iron with orange juice so your body absorbs it better and continue with the iron rich foods suggested by your Dr!., you could also try one of the drinks like Ensure that has more iron in it as a supplement!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
Cooking in an iron skillet!.
And since you have trouble digesting the iron pills (I couldn't do vitamins either) this is the easiest way to make sure you're getting enough iron!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
And since you have trouble digesting the iron pills (I couldn't do vitamins either) this is the easiest way to make sure you're getting enough iron!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
All the answers as before, red meat, green veg etc but also most childrens cereals are fortified with iron, Rice Crispies are a really good one, hope that helps!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
Eat red meat and green veggies, especially spinach!.
In the past I knew a pregnant girl who drank a can of Guinness every day as directed by her doctor for anemia, u better check on that though!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
In the past I knew a pregnant girl who drank a can of Guinness every day as directed by her doctor for anemia, u better check on that though!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
More iron vitaminsWww@Answer-Health@Com
are'nt bananas full of iron!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
eat cheeriosWww@Answer-Health@Com
guiniss
spinach
red meatWww@Answer-Health@Com
spinach
red meatWww@Answer-Health@Com
don't forget to take pholic acid with the iron tablets !Www@Answer-Health@Com