Anaemia anyone??

aj2000 · Jul 8th, 2008, 04:48 AM

I have been diagnosed with anaemia and my GP has prescribed 400mg iron a day.

Has anyone else got this, or does anyone else know about it?

I've been feeling a bit dizzy and stuff but nothing terrible. 400mg seems an awaful lot of iron to me?? My GP said it might upset my bowel which is not good as I can get really painful IBS.

I'm wondering about just taking a half dose - it this a good idea? Or I should just add more fibre to my diet?

Also, will my baby get anaemic? He seems to be as active as usual at the moment.

Thanks ladies - sorry to be a worrier.

Blah11 · Jul 8th, 2008, 04:54 AM

I think the baby takes all the iron it needs from you which is why a lot of pregnant ladies get anaemia in the first place. I wouldn't worry about it, it's quite common but you should really take the dose your GP has reccommended. He knows what he's doing!

cherylanne · Jul 8th, 2008, 05:37 AM

Hiya hun, As you have IBS you can ask that you have the iron as an injection into the top of your bum, it's completly painless and has no side affects on your bowel. I have Crohn's Disease and had these they didn't effect my stomach at all, but the tablets did.

Baby will not be Anaemic as Blah11 said baby takes everything from you, which is why you are.

A great tip for getting more iron into your bloodstream, is to eat red meat and drink a glass of fresh orange juice, The vitimin C helps with the absorbtion of iron.

I hope this helps you hun

aj2000 · Jul 8th, 2008, 06:37 AM

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Originally Posted by cherylanne

[COLOR="Purple"]Hiya hun, As you have IBS you can ask that you have the iron as an injection into the top of your bum, it's completly painless and has no side affects on your bowel. I have Crohn's Disease and had these they didn't effect my stomach at all, but the tablets did.

Thanks - that sounds helpful. If I start to feel poorly on the tablets I'll defo ask my GP about that then. Thanks hun!

**Vickie** · Jul 8th, 2008, 10:06 AM

Anemia is quite common in the beginning part of third trimester, and it can affect both you and your baby. I'd definately look into the injections if I were you

Moulder86 · Jul 8th, 2008, 12:11 PM

My midwife has put me on iron tablets, I think they are roughly the same dosage as yours. She hasn't actually said I've got anemia just said my levels have gone from 13 to 10.something and now and 9.9 so stuck me on the pills.

I've not had any problems with them so far but I have also started taking natural senna to counteract any other issues.

xx

aj2000 · Jul 8th, 2008, 12:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Moulder86

My midwife has put me on iron tablets, I think they are roughly the same dosage as yours. She hasn't actually said I've got anemia just said my levels have gone from 13 to 10.something and now and 9.9 so stuck me on the pills.

I've not had any problems with them so far but I have also started taking natural senna to counteract any other issues.

xx

Good idea Moulder. I bought some dried dates today and also have some of those fruity senna drink sachets so might try those if I have any problems.

lynz · Jul 8th, 2008, 12:26 PM

if the doctor has told you to take 400 then i would take 400. I have been on iron tablets since 28wks they did initially give me an upset stomach but that soon settled

reallytinyamy · Jul 8th, 2008, 13:35 PM

I am on iron and have IBS, i'm coping with it its not too bad and i definitely feel better in myself with the tablets.

leedsforever · Jul 8th, 2008, 13:40 PM

man you just reminded me.... was meant to ring my surgery today for my perscription

stupid baby brain!!!

I dont know what Ill be on... not as high prob cos my levels only went down to 10.4 and she wrote in my notes that I feel symptomatic....

whats that mean ???

Jul 8th, 2008, 04:48 AM	#1
aj2000 Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Berks, UK Posts: 609	Anaemia anyone?? I have been diagnosed with anaemia and my GP has prescribed 400mg iron a day. Has anyone else got this, or does anyone else know about it? I've been feeling a bit dizzy and stuff but nothing terrible. 400mg seems an awaful lot of iron to me?? My GP said it might upset my bowel which is not good as I can get really painful IBS. I'm wondering about just taking a half dose - it this a good idea? Or I should just add more fibre to my diet? Also, will my baby get anaemic? He seems to be as active as usual at the moment. Thanks ladies - sorry to be a worrier.

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Blah11 Mum (Mom) BnB Spammer Elite Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 32,873	I think the baby takes all the iron it needs from you which is why a lot of pregnant ladies get anaemia in the first place. I wouldn't worry about it, it's quite common but you should really take the dose your GP has reccommended. He knows what he's doing!

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cherylanne Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Lancashire Posts: 1,452	Hiya hun, As you have IBS you can ask that you have the iron as an injection into the top of your bum, it's completly painless and has no side affects on your bowel. I have Crohn's Disease and had these they didn't effect my stomach at all, but the tablets did. Baby will not be Anaemic as Blah11 said baby takes everything from you, which is why you are. A great tip for getting more iron into your bloodstream, is to eat red meat and drink a glass of fresh orange juice, The vitimin C helps with the absorbtion of iron. I hope this helps you hun

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Vickie Mum (Mom) Administrator Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Toronto, ON Posts: 75,703	Anemia is quite common in the beginning part of third trimester, and it can affect both you and your baby. I'd definately look into the injections if I were you

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Jul 8th, 2008, 12:11 PM	#6
Moulder86 Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Chelmsford, Essex Posts: 591	My midwife has put me on iron tablets, I think they are roughly the same dosage as yours. She hasn't actually said I've got anemia just said my levels have gone from 13 to 10.something and now and 9.9 so stuck me on the pills. I've not had any problems with them so far but I have also started taking natural senna to counteract any other issues. xx

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lynz Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: north wales Posts: 4,338	if the doctor has told you to take 400 then i would take 400. I have been on iron tablets since 28wks they did initially give me an upset stomach but that soon settled

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Jul 8th, 2008, 13:35 PM	#9
reallytinyamy Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Northampton, UK Posts: 4,324	I am on iron and have IBS, i'm coping with it its not too bad and i definitely feel better in myself with the tablets.

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leedsforever Mum (Mom) BnB Elite Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: northampton, ENGLAND Posts: 13,234	man you just reminded me.... was meant to ring my surgery today for my perscription stupid baby brain!!! I dont know what Ill be on... not as high prob cos my levels only went down to 10.4 and she wrote in my notes that I feel symptomatic.... whats that mean ???

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