I’m 26 weeks pregnant and I’ve been struggling for a couple of weeks now with being short of breath and having heart palpitations. These episodes are quite frequent and last at least 20 mins.
I went to the GP and got referred for blood tests and they have come back as anaemia.
I spoke with the midwife who said come and get iron tablets today and the GP will also call me today.
The midwife said the iron tablets may take a couple of weeks to work and this is making me worried the thought of having to keep feeling like this is awful.
I also already have constipation.
just wondered if anyone could advise how long iron supplements took to work for them?
Does anyone know the guidelines for an iron infusion? I’m sure your levels probably need to be a certain level but my symptoms are making me so uncomfortable.