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How Can Fatigue, Dizziness And Low Iron Levels Be Treated?

Hi,I am addicted to eating chalk(probably because of anemia)Ive been very tired lately,feeling dizzy and my brain foggy like.I am checking my blood regulary and my iron levels are very low for a longer period now.Ive tried every iron supplement out there but cant stand it.I cant stand the smell,the taste,pills are better but my stomach gets very upset anyway.Do you know what esle can I do? Thank you for your time
Fri, 7 Apr 2017
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Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
By your history and description, you are suffering from Iron deficiency anemia. You have to let go off the addiction of eating chalk. The anemia is caused by chronic chalk eating. You are not tempted to eat chalk because of anemia.
For treatment, if you cannot tolerate iron pills, ask for iron intramuscular injections. Also, take multivitamins and try to increase green vegetables in your diet. Do not drink tea or coffee around lunch/dinner time.
Fatigue and weakness will go once the anemia is treated.

Take care,
Regards
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How Can Fatigue, Dizziness And Low Iron Levels Be Treated?

Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. By your history and description, you are suffering from Iron deficiency anemia. You have to let go off the addiction of eating chalk. The anemia is caused by chronic chalk eating. You are not tempted to eat chalk because of anemia. For treatment, if you cannot tolerate iron pills, ask for iron intramuscular injections. Also, take multivitamins and try to increase green vegetables in your diet. Do not drink tea or coffee around lunch/dinner time. Fatigue and weakness will go once the anemia is treated. Take care, Regards