I can't stop eating ice

[Shiversice]

I can't stop eating ice poles /lollys . I'm eating 6-8 a day for about 2 months. I don't even know why.

You need to see a doctor and gets bloods done - craving ice can be a sign of anaemia!

Are you possibly pregnant?

Heard of ice cravings before.

In pregnancy it’s a sign of low iron isn’t it?

Anemia?

GP appointment and bloods would be sensible

A quick Google suggests it can be a sign of nutrient deficiency?

Had this when I was pregnant - I had really low ferritin. Get a full iron profile
done inc ferritin (not just haemoglobin).

Not pregnant.

I do have problems with iron . I never knew it could be linked with ice

I used to crunch on ice all day and was severely anaemic. Normal reading should be 11, mines was 3. I would go and her checked asap.

How did you know the levels . My gp surgery just send me a message saying your irob is low. Collect prescription of folic acid from chemist . No levels given

Just email OP and ask for your blood results

Pagophagia is often associated with anaemia. Please see your GP.

I did this when pregnant used to eat cup fulls

I had this (pica) and turned out I was severely anemic, due to fibroids and very heavy periods. It was amazing how fast it went once I got my iron up. Please check it out!