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So frustrated...dd w/ dark circles under eyes, cranky, easily bruises...what is it?

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highlandmum
I'm so frustrated. My dd1 has terrible dark circles under her eyes, is cranky nearly all the time, easily bruises, doesn't want to play outside if it is sunny....

I am actually very concerned about it, because it isn't getting better. I can't get into our Dr. for several weeks, and I'm going to be having a new baby soon too so I really feel like I need to figure this out now.

Anyone have any ideas? Can point me in the right direction? I know it isn't food intolerances, because we have recently eliminated all her intolerances.....
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Anemia? I'd want a blood test before I supplemented iron though, but it sounds worthwhile. Ask for vitamin D if you get a blood draw, it's good to know.
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Yeah, I had thought maybe anemia too...but I can't get into the stupid dr. !!!! to get a blood test for 3 weeks.....
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I agree with TL - especially if she has any other symptoms of low iron.

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I had thought maybe anemia too...but I can't get into the stupid dr. !!!! to get a blood test for 3 weeks.....
What about calling the office and asking for a blood draw? I've done that before lots of times. Just tell them you're thinking of supplementing iron (and vit D too if you want) and that of course you'd like to test levels first. Be insistent.
Good luck!
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Originally Posted by highlandmum View Post
Anyone have any ideas? Can point me in the right direction? I know it isn't food intolerances, because we have recently eliminated all her intolerances.....
Are you SURE you've eliminated them all? Because if she's already got them, then it seems like there could still be some you haven't figured out yet. Can you give her more iron-rich foods in the meantime?
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