Is it iron deficiency anemia, or vit. B? For iron deficient, I believe it's supposed to increase risk of hemorrhage and will disqualify you from a homebirth. Not sure on the Vit. B.
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oh goody! What fun.
Originally Posted by josybear two words: liquid chlorophyll. honestly, it's the wonder non-drug for upping iron levels. and it doesn't constipate like pretty much every other iron source. and it's not expensive like floradix. and best of all you get dark green poo. what could be better than that? |
I don't know my numbers. I bought the liquid chlorophyll last night. had it the am, not so great tasting, but not terrible either. I think I can get used to it. If not I may just add it to a protein shake.
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I put the liquid chlorophyll in a protein shake with some blueberries today. couldn't even tell it was there.
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i tested anemic as well but i had guessed i would.
for 2 weeks prior i felt horrible- so tired i could barely scrape myself up of the floor. i remember giving dd a bath and having to call dh in to finish it because i couldn't keep my eyes open and was about to lay down on the floor which i figured was probably a BAD idea- esp w/ a 21 mo old.
I started taking floradix and i feel so much better!! the stuff is amazing. it is expensive, but you can find it for a much better price online.
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does the liquid chlorophyl really work just as well?
eta my iron was at 90 something and this was after 4 days of floradix. is that pretty low?
for 2 weeks prior i felt horrible- so tired i could barely scrape myself up of the floor. i remember giving dd a bath and having to call dh in to finish it because i couldn't keep my eyes open and was about to lay down on the floor which i figured was probably a BAD idea- esp w/ a 21 mo old.
I started taking floradix and i feel so much better!! the stuff is amazing. it is expensive, but you can find it for a much better price online.
does the liquid chlorophyl really work just as well?
eta my iron was at 90 something and this was after 4 days of floradix. is that pretty low?
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Thanks for the link, and good luck! I hope you can get your leveles up to have a homebirth.
Originally Posted by joyfulone Yes, I've been told I'm "severely anemic" (whatever that means) with a hematocrit level of 27 (I think it should be around 10 points higher some online sources have said). Here's a thread I started in the Homebirth forum if you'd like to read any of the helpful suggestions and advice that people have offered to me: http://www.mothering.com/discussions...d.php?t=691187 I've just started my 31st week, and I'm keeping my fingers crossed that my levels will go up so I can have the homebirth I've been longing for.. Good luck to you and take care, joy |
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