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Suggest Treatment For Low Hemoglobin And Anxiety Attacks

Hi Doctor I am 47.I bled every month heavily.To combat this my doctor suggested i have the two month contraceptive injection neurostrate. Within 3 weeks I started getting panic attacks and started bleeding.The blleding continued heavily for 16 days.I would get up in the mornins at 2am feeling that I cannot breathe..wanting to run around. Couldnt tolerate airconditioners.Th gynae prescribed cytoplaxin which stopped the bleeding.The panic attacks continued and i had sleep problems.I went for hypnosis which helped. However I find I cannot calm down.My last iron test showed my level was 9 and thyroid was normal.I am currently taking chela-fer iron tablets 15mg.My stomah feels very full and queasy all the time.I have little appetite.What can i take to bring iron up without upset stomach and also keep me calm?
Fri, 18 Mar 2016
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Hi low hemoglobin levels can cause your heart to beat faster. Iron tablets do cause a bit of gastric upset and disturbance in bowel habits. But because of your low HB it's important to continue taking iron supplements. If this particular brand is causing a lot of issues you can change to another brand of iron tablets to check if they make you more comfortable. Discuss this with your doctor. Also you can add iron rich foods like greens nuts and jaggery in your diet. Once your HB level improves your anxiety will subside. Take care :)
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Suggest Treatment For Low Hemoglobin And Anxiety Attacks

Hi low hemoglobin levels can cause your heart to beat faster. Iron tablets do cause a bit of gastric upset and disturbance in bowel habits. But because of your low HB it s important to continue taking iron supplements. If this particular brand is causing a lot of issues you can change to another brand of iron tablets to check if they make you more comfortable. Discuss this with your doctor. Also you can add iron rich foods like greens nuts and jaggery in your diet. Once your HB level improves your anxiety will subside. Take care :)