Amenia

[rytonsister]

How long does it take to feel better when in iron supplement?

I was diagnosed with very low iron and folates. Not a surprise. Had a miscarriage at 14 weeks and since then horrendous periods.
Feel exhausted all the time.

Now on iron twice daily And folates but also borderline diabetic. I just feel so shit all the time!! Infection after infection and just so exhausted. All I ever want to do is sleep.

How long do I give this to feel more human?

[kayakingmum]

I don't know. But when I saw the title of your thread I thought it was a new girl's name thread for a monent. Lol

I hope you feel better soon.

[tobee]

Sorry to hear this. I was anaemiic a few years back and when the gp prescribed my iron she said it make take 6 months to feel completely better. It's disheartening to hear but then I thought I need to take it easy, not be surprised to feel rubbish and I would feel better eventually. Hopefully the periods get better soon. Each time you have one your haemoglobin gets depleted a bit so it's a long game. If your periods continue to be bad, I'd go back to the doctor who may be able to prescribe something to make them lighter.

[rytonsister]

😂😂 should obviously say anemia !!

[halpert]

I'm on iron tablets too, 3 a day and have been for the last week, I don't feel better yet.