I had very low iron and b12 when last pregnant, and since it was so early on in pregnancy, and therefore not caused by the baby, there were some investigations made to discover an underlying cause. None were found and as I got further on in pregnancy a referral to blood people at hospital was a quick in and out job and told to go back to gp when no longer pregnant.
I had b12 injections and iron supplements. Once dc was born I had another blood test and my b12 was ok so no more injections were thought to be needed but my iron was low so I continued with that for a few months.
This was 2 years ago now, and after feeling rubbish I asked for a blood test at the drs. Results show my iron and b12 low and telephone consultation advice was to buy some tablets from the pharmacy. The consultation wasn't a booked appointment and so I was at work so didn't feel like asking for more details but now I'm thinking...I eat a meat diet. I eat meat and green veg everyday. I don't understand why these would be low, nor where to begin to get levels back up.
I'm having a few unconnected things looked into at the gp at the moment and feel a bit silly asking for further investigations about this, especially as I wasn't given the actual results just that they were 'low'. I'm conscious of looking like a moaner and having other issues not looked into.
Should I push for this to be investigated more? If not, any tips for b12 and iron. I find the vitamin aisle in boots overwhelming!