TTey68
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Had to go for the dreaded 'smear' this morning and the nurse commented on how pale I was.
She saw notes from the doctor earlier in the week, which made me chuckle as the Doc had recorded a 10st loss in 5 weeks (does it look like i've had major surgery pmsl!) instead of the 5st in 10 weeks, so anyway - was asked how i'd managed that and explained.
I got HUGE frowns, concerns voiced about it not being healthy to loose so much in a short space of time, to which I replied '..well just how healthy is it as 21st +..?"
Anyway...
She thinks I may be Anemic.
My eyelids are very pale, as are my lips and the inside of my mouth, and my skin does look washed out.
Came to work and looked it all up (the full syptoms of the condition) and I kind of ticked 8 out of the 10 boxes. In fact it could have been me writing a list of ailments of the last 2 weeks.
Step One
Examine your skin tone. Do you have very pale skin color? Even if you have a dark complexion, your lips may be pale and your skin may appear "washed out."
Step Two
Consider whether you are fatigued or irritable all of the time. These are common symptoms of anemia.
Step Three
Ask yourself whether you have frequent headaches or loss of appetite. These are usually early signs of anemia.
Step Four
Consider if you've been constipated - also an early symptom, and may occur without any change in dietary habits.
Step Five
Consider whether it is difficult for you to concentrate. This can affect your work and/or school performance.
Step Six
Ask yourself whether you're craving unusual foods. This is called pica, and you may find yourself craving very bizarre non-foods, such as soil and paper.
Step Seven
Take note of your moods. Anemia can bring on feelings of depression.
Step Eight
Consider whether you've been short of breath. Red blood cells are a vital part of the respiratory process, and this symptom may occur when anemia is moderate to severe.
Step Nine
Take note of whether you feel a sense of coldness in your extremities. This may be caused by poor circulation as a result of anemia.
Step Ten
As yourself if you've been feeling weak and/or dizzy. In severe cases, you may feel too weak to get out of bed, and dizzy when you do get up.
Having a full set of bloods done on Wednesday and shan't address this until the results are back with the Dr - but has anyone else suffered / been diagnosed?
I assumed I was getting ALL the nutrients and vitamin requirements my body needed in concentrated / condensed form with the packs / bars / tetras.
Is this a common side effect?
Think until my results are back and after the test I might have an extended AAMW with plenty of green veg.
Least I (probably) know why I am so tired and dizzy all the time
TT
She saw notes from the doctor earlier in the week, which made me chuckle as the Doc had recorded a 10st loss in 5 weeks (does it look like i've had major surgery pmsl!) instead of the 5st in 10 weeks, so anyway - was asked how i'd managed that and explained.
I got HUGE frowns, concerns voiced about it not being healthy to loose so much in a short space of time, to which I replied '..well just how healthy is it as 21st +..?"
Anyway...
She thinks I may be Anemic.
My eyelids are very pale, as are my lips and the inside of my mouth, and my skin does look washed out.
Came to work and looked it all up (the full syptoms of the condition) and I kind of ticked 8 out of the 10 boxes. In fact it could have been me writing a list of ailments of the last 2 weeks.
Step One
Examine your skin tone. Do you have very pale skin color? Even if you have a dark complexion, your lips may be pale and your skin may appear "washed out."
Step Two
Consider whether you are fatigued or irritable all of the time. These are common symptoms of anemia.
Step Three
Ask yourself whether you have frequent headaches or loss of appetite. These are usually early signs of anemia.
Step Four
Consider if you've been constipated - also an early symptom, and may occur without any change in dietary habits.
Step Five
Consider whether it is difficult for you to concentrate. This can affect your work and/or school performance.
Step Six
Ask yourself whether you're craving unusual foods. This is called pica, and you may find yourself craving very bizarre non-foods, such as soil and paper.
Step Seven
Take note of your moods. Anemia can bring on feelings of depression.
Step Eight
Consider whether you've been short of breath. Red blood cells are a vital part of the respiratory process, and this symptom may occur when anemia is moderate to severe.
Step Nine
Take note of whether you feel a sense of coldness in your extremities. This may be caused by poor circulation as a result of anemia.
Step Ten
As yourself if you've been feeling weak and/or dizzy. In severe cases, you may feel too weak to get out of bed, and dizzy when you do get up.
Having a full set of bloods done on Wednesday and shan't address this until the results are back with the Dr - but has anyone else suffered / been diagnosed?
I assumed I was getting ALL the nutrients and vitamin requirements my body needed in concentrated / condensed form with the packs / bars / tetras.
Is this a common side effect?
Think until my results are back and after the test I might have an extended AAMW with plenty of green veg.
Least I (probably) know why I am so tired and dizzy all the time
TT
