Anemia and Ice eating?!

Anemia and Ice eating?

im anemic. Have an iron count of only 2.. and have thelasemia trait .. i eat lots of meat but cant seem to fix the issue and im over the iron injections. ive had many tests done and theres nothing wrong with my cycle or repodutive system.
i just think that the thelasemia trait is the thing causing the issue.
I crave ice.. eat it at the pub.. the guys at work think im a nut when i order a glass of ice only..

I hear its related to anemia.. dunno why. but i love crunching ice.
i dont wanna stop..

i guess my question is
a. whats the deal with craving ice
b. is it bad? coz i dont wanna stop i love doing it.

Eating ice is indeed typically seen in person with anemia. There is nothing wrong with it. Its what you call as "pica" or eating compulsively of non nutrititive foods or materials for that matter. Some persons' pica could be so bizaare such as eating of soil or mud. Be thankful its ice for you... Its usually seen in persons with iron deficiency anemia. Upto now medicine is still baffled as to the exact explanation of such occurence in persons with pica or any underlying related abnormality such as anemia. What you need to do is do regular follow-ups with your attending physician. He will address and monitor you Thalassemia/Anemia and answer all your questions related with your medical condition.