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Iron deficiency

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Queenxxx · 09/10/2023 13:51

Hey guys, I'm 18 weeks pregnant and have been feeling sooooo weak. I'm struggling to do even everyday tasks, I fainted twice the past week and I got my iron tested and my result was 12. So I'm iron deficient but I understand that there are people with even worse iron and they don't get offered an iron infusion. But I'm struggling sooo much with the tablets, every time I take them I throw up, I can't keep it down, even liquid iron I just can't keep it down. Will they let me have an infusion? I asked my midwife at my last appointment but she said I have to take the tablets as infusions are usually given after 32 weeks. But im struggling so much to even get out of bed atm

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Mumaway · 09/10/2023 13:52

Spatone sachets worked for me.

DuploTrain · 09/10/2023 13:55

Talk to your GP and explain. Are you on any medication for your sickness? That might be a good place to start.

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