gonelifting said:
What were your symptoms and how did you come about getting the diagnosis? My wife was slightly anemic (years ago) but they didn't prescribe her anything. I wonder if she needs to go back and ask for something?
For me:
Dizziness on and off, moodiness, GI tract issues from irregular movements, pain and gas...
From a website:
Symptoms of Anemia
The symptoms of iron deficiency anemia (if any) are:
* Paleness
* Weakness
* Tiredness
* Chest pains (in severe cases)
* Shortness of breath (in severe cases)
* Heart palpitations (in severe cases)
* An increased heart rate especially during exertion (in severe cases)
* Rapid breathing
* Low blood pressure
The symptoms of vitamin B12 anemia are similar to those of iron deficiency anemia but can also cause:
* Jaundice
* Numbness and tingling in the hands and feet
* Equilibrium difficulties
* Confusion
* Personality changes and depression
The symptoms of folic acid deficiency are similar to vitamin B12 anemia.
Symptoms of anemia may also include:
* Back, maroon or bloody stool
* Abdominal pain
* Weight loss
* Fatigue
* Chest pain
Anemia is diagnosed from the patient's symptoms and by a blood test that measures the level of hemoglobin in the blood, as well as substances such as folic acid, bilirubin and vitamin B12. Additionally, the size of the red cells provide further clues to the type of anemia.
B12 shots are easy and painless with a 29g insulin pin.
B12 is also water soluble vit. so , damn hard to get to a toxic state if you don't need it.
AG guy's sell B12 for inj.