I had some blood tests at the GPs because my nails are very broken and ridged, suddenly so. She called me with the results today and said my iron levels are 6 which is very low apparently and also my vitamin D levels are very low.
She's given me a Vitamin D supplement to take and I have to take iron tablets but I noticed that the side effects are severe nausea and I have a terrible fear of nausea / vomiting.
Has anyone got any experience of taking these supplements or any good tips I can try?
Should I be really worried to have such a low iron level. Could it be fatal?
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GP says my iron levels are 6! I have to take a supplement - any advice please?
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violetbloom · 13/05/2010 21:59
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