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Thalassemia
... a mild anemia and will have to take a vitamin to keep her iron levels up. .... to regular/iron deficiency anemia too which is easily corrected with iron ...
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- *I* have thalassemia and so does my mom. we have the "minor" type, which basically means that some of our cells are wonky and that can make results from blood tests l...
- T., What a great response you got from Tara! Isn't it great we have a place like this to get the support we need to put things back into perspective. How awesome!...
- is this because of her newborn screening result? or something they saw on blood work? If so they are doing further tests because it is possible she is just a carrier o...
I Am Pregnant, Cold All the Time and Have Low Blood Pressure
If you turn out to have iron-deficiency anemia (which is not uncommon during pregnancy d/t increased daily iron requirements), I would recommend you try ...
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- Hi J., I'm always cold too. What I do is always keep my feet covered. I don't know if you walk bare foot or not. Try wearing socks all the time because the coldn...
- It is really important that you check to see if you are anemic. Make sure you are taking your prenatal vitamins and drink hot liquids frequently. There is a simple te...
- i don't know if i had low blood pressure but i was always cold for about the first 6 or 7 months of my 3 pregnancies. did your doc say anything about iron suppliments...
17 Month Old Sleeps ALL the Time
I would consult with your pediatrician. It could be an iron deficiency (anemia) or something else if this is "unusual" for your child. Best Wishes! ...
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- does your baby go to child care? it sounds to me like someone is giving her cough meds or something.or you need to take her to the doc to see why she sleeping so much ...
- Hi L., I would count it a blessing! My daughter (now 22 months) was the same way. People always said that I was blessed. I could get work done and nap myself. She stil...
- Is this normal or recent? My son would sleep that much while he was going through growth spurts but other times he wouldn't sleep as much. If it's her normal sleep sch...
Still Having Heavy Periods 2 Years After Giving Birth
Excessive blood loss causes Iron deficiency anemia. The earliest symptom is easy fatigue. More progressed symptoms might be rapid heartbeat, shortness of ...
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- M., I agree with the other mom that suggested that you get another opinion. If heavy periods are not normal it could be a sign that your body is out of balance. As ...
- Mine were heavier than normal and a bit thick for about a year and a half after my second child was born, but they are back to normal (which are still heavier than bef...
- I would recommend seeing an acupuncturist. I have had fairly quick and amazing results with everything from curing tonsilitis to balancing hormones with acupuncture a...
9 Month Old with Low Iron..... Not Sure About Fer-In-Sol????
I definitely want to correct her iron deficiency, but I'm not sure I want ..... to maximize the iron absorption so that the anemia goes away more quickly, ...
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- Spinach is a natural source of iron, so is apricots. Liver is too but don't give it to her as it kind of holds all the poisons that go through the body. I was chro...
- We were instructed to give it to our daughter for about 3 months (from 12 months old to 15 months or so). She didn't like taking it straight so we mixed it into her j...
- We had the same problem with our daughter. She is taking Fer-in-Sol. We mix it with her food and she doesn't even know she is taking it. It only causes tooth discolora...
Brusies, Lumps, Bones/joints Aching
It could be something simple like an iron deficiency or it could be more serious like lyme disease. .... iron deficiency anemia · symptoms of lupus ...
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- S., Just from reading the "little about me" it is obvious you have your hands full. I'm quite certain you are very busy trying to take care of everyone else, but rem...
- Go see a dr! It could be something simple like an iron deficiency or it could be more serious like lyme disease.
- You need to see a Dr., get a FULL blood workup. I bruise if you look at me and it is related to iron and B-12. For weeks in 2001, they thought it was leukemia beca...
Extremely Worn Out/tired During Period
These are all symptoms of anemia. I would see your doctor. .... Worth checking out, it is a different test then Iron deficiency. Helpful? ...
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- It sounds like you may be anemic. I would go in to see your OBGYN and s/he can probably recommend iron supplements. In the mean time, take care of yourself--if you n...
- Hi K., I suffer the same kind of fatigue. It was worse before I had my partial hysterectomy. I had my blood checked for iron deficiency since that is common when there...
- If you try iron pills, make sure it is ferrous sulfate. Couple that with fiber-rich foods and lots of water. ;-)
My 19Month Old Son Is Having Diarea for Three Weeks.
Iron-deficiency, anemia, Skin rashes, Allergies, Colic in infants. Osteoporosis, Increased tooth decay, Arthritis, Growth problems in children Heart disease ...
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- has he/she had milk before? if yes, i kind of doubt it's milk. you can always go a few days without giving milk and see what happens but i'd think maybe something else...
- I would call your ped & see what they recommened
- My son has a very similar problem. Most likely it's lactose intolerence, because if he was allergic, the skim would still bother him. Try giving him lactaid before d...
When to Try Milk and Juice
... and fat in whole milk by 12 months and will also lessen the chance of iron deficiency anemia. You can try juice at this time---diluted with water 1:1. ...
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- Hi Jodi, You can give her juice now....she has to be on formula till shes a year old, then you can start giving her milk.
- Hi, J.: As I remember...my kids are teenagers now...You should wait until after she is a year old to give her whole milk. Juice, I believe, is ok now. I tended to b...
- Hi J. - I have a 18 month old who was taken off formula by my doctor at 9 months because of the same reason. He was getting all the stuff he needed from the table foo...
Is My Toddler Drinking Too Much Milk? Can It Be Bad for Her?
Aug 29, 2009 ... Call your pediatrician and see if an anemia test is indicated. ... and that drinking too much milk can lead to iron-deficiency anemia. ...
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- Hi T., Just a quick warning, a friend of mine just spent three days at home from work because his 2 year old daughter spent the weekend in the hospital with milk in...
- Less milk should help her to increase her appetite for other foods. Be sure she gets all the liquid she needs by offering her a water break every hour or two during t...
- I agree with Catherine C. She will start eating more varied foods if you let her get hungry enough. And she also needs more variety of nutrition than what a diet of ...
