So I've been really tired lately....

PuppiesAndRainbows · June 2010

I've also started bruising very easily, if I so much as a scratch myself I will bruise. I also recently broke out with something called petecchiae (sp?), which is basically pin point bruises all over your body.

I saw my doctor yesterday, and after running some tests my iron level is shockingly low, almost down to zero. My doctor is putting me on an iron supplement for at least 90 days.

This will explain my extreme exhaustion, and penchant for 3-4 hours naps on the weekends, and wanting to go to bed at 8pm on weeknights.

I was so exhausted during my move I mostly sat around while BF did all the work. I just physically could not get up and moving. Thankfully BF is a saint and didn't get mad at me.

Ms_Shell · June 2010

I hope the iron supplements help and that you feel better soon!

askmetostay · June 2010

glad it wasn't something more serious....get on those iron pills lady!! and get to feeling better

MissSunshine83 · June 2010

PuppiesAndRainbows:
I was so exhausted during my move I mostly sat around while BF did all the work. I just physically could not get up and moving. Thankfully BF is a saint and didn't get mad at me.

See, you've got a real man! He should have done that regardless of how you felt. I wouldn't have trusted my DH to move a thing, though.

smynings_bride · June 2010

I was just put on iron supplements too! I found out last week that I passed my blood glucose test but failed my iron test. I was feeling more tired but just thought that was from being pregnant. Now that I've been taking them for a week I am feeling a little more peppy. The only thing is I get a metallic taste in my mouth after I take the pill.

PuppiesAndRainbows · June 2010

smynings_bride:
I was just put on iron supplements too! I found out last week that I passed my blood glucose test but failed my iron test. I was feeling more tired but just thought that was from being pregnant. Now that I've been taking them for a week I am feeling a little more peppy. The only thing is I get a metallic taste in my mouth after I take the pill.

yuck! I hope I don't get that metallic taste.

PuppiesAndRainbows · June 2010

MissSunshine83:
PuppiesAndRainbows:

I was so exhausted during my move I mostly sat around while BF did all the work. I just physically could not get up and moving. Thankfully BF is a saint and didn't get mad at me.

See, you've got a real man! He should have done that regardless of how you felt. I wouldn't have trusted my DH to move a thing, though.

Ha! I understand that completely. Thankfully my current BF is completely dependable, and probably a lot more thorough than I am.

Sadlebred · June 2010

I'm not sure if you remember my anemia last fall. It took about 3 months to resolve, but I only had to take iron supplements. Good luck!

MissSunshine83 · June 2010

PuppiesAndRainbows:
MissSunshine83:
PuppiesAndRainbows:

I was so exhausted during my move I mostly sat around while BF did all the work. I just physically could not get up and moving. Thankfully BF is a saint and didn't get mad at me.

See, you've got a real man! He should have done that regardless of how you felt. I wouldn't have trusted my DH to move a thing, though.

Ha! I understand that completely. Thankfully my current BF is completely dependable, and probably a lot more thorough than I am.

So where did you find your BF? I may considering trading my lemon in for one like yours Wink

Aerorea · June 2010

Good luck with the iron supplements.

new2atl · June 2010

I think you should drink Guinness in addition to the supplements. Beer

Amy_729 · June 2010

Glad you have an answer. I hope the iron pills help!

BAMFMrsB · June 2010

Sweet baby jebus. I've nearly choked on my calzone so far. I PPH you P&R. I really do.

My mom has terrible anemia and there's a slew of options. Besides the pills, you can get some awwwwwwwwful drops that go under your tongue - I'm blanking on the product but if I find it I'll link you to it.

I hope the pills help you out! And .... yeah.... back to choking on my food. Crying