- extremely bad fatigue especially first thing in the morning when my iron is very low I feel so weak I actually feel like I can't carry on with my day (although I do and I have to!)
- headaches - they are the bane of my life I have always been a sufferer
- paleness! (one of the reasons why I love fake tan!)
When I had my second child I lost so much blood I needed a blood transfusion and since then it has got worse.
The lack of energy just feels so awful and demotivating. I literally don't make an effort with myself at all, I feel and look like crap. I feel like Im immune to coffee and caffeine now. I have looked for so many remedies and tricks to help, and the recommended iron tablets actually do not work for up to 6 weeks which then demotivate me more to even take them.
I think I have finally found a few things that help me day to day..
Firstly I need to say that water is so important! I'm trying my best to drink as much as I can, the only thing I usually drink is a tea or a coffee but I have started carrying around a water bottle in bag to help.
I think I have finally found a few things that help me day to day..
Firstly I need to say that water is so important! I'm trying my best to drink as much as I can, the only thing I usually drink is a tea or a coffee but I have started carrying around a water bottle in bag to help.
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| http://www.hollandandbarrett.com/shop/product/holland-barrett-effervescent-vitamin-c-high-strength-tablets-1000mg-60030102 After a few days of taking the vitamin c it has helped me so much, I love these because they dissolve in water they get into your bloodstream quicker! |
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| http://www.hollandandbarrett.com/shop/product/holland-barrett-guarana-caplets-1200mg-60005750 These tablets are some what a kind of natural caffeine |
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| http://www.hollandandbarrett.com/shop/product/holland-barrett-complete-b-vitamin-b-complex-60001250 These Vitamin B tablets help aid fatigue and tiredness. These need to be taken twice daily and consistently for you to see a difference. |
All my items are from Holland and Barrett, which I know is not cheap so if you cannot invest in all of them by far the high strength vitamin c tablets you add to water are my fav!
If anybody has any tips or suggestions that help them please let me know!
Hope this helps!
H xx
Assalamu Alaikum & Hiya Hun
ReplyDeleteYep that's me. Have suffered terrible anemia since around 14. Everyone thought I was lazy until I was hospitalised at 16. I've had blood transfusions also. I love this post!!!
I know you can get iron injections when your really low that work like transfusions but they make you feel loads better.
A change I diet can help also I pretty much struggle with getting all the nutrients I need being a busy mum that's why taking supplements can help.
Thanks
Zara A
Walaikum Salam Zara x
DeleteWe are definitely similar! Im going to look in to the injections because if it goes directly into your blood then it should word quicker.
As for my diet I mainly eat salad and veg as I love healthy food I try my best to eat as much as I can, I just feel like it is never enough for that boost.
Thanks for your advice
Hayley xx