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Iron deficiency?
Answered by
Renee Radenberg - Child Nutrition, nutrition
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Iron deficiency?
by Brandon414, Jul 21, 2008 04:29PM
I have been experiencing a lot debilitating symptoms but have recieved a diagnosis as of yet. My symptoms are extreme fatigue, lightheaded, difficulty breathing, poor sleep, tingling and poor peripheral circulation, cracks at corners of mouth. I have read about all kinds of nutrient deficiencies and it seems like iron most resembles my symptoms. However my blood count came back "normal". I have not had my serum iron or ferritin checked yet but my B vitamins came out normal. I did go on a near starvationdiet for 3 months, used ephedrine, and lost 60 pounds so I am thinking I depleted some nutrient/s but I am not sure which. I have read that low blood volume can mask anemia since the blood cells would be more concentrated in a sample. Any help is greatly appreciated.
Are you (or the subject of the question) male or female?
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Male
What is your (or the subject of the question) height?
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6'
What is your (or the subject of the question) weight (kg or lb)?
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250
Doctor's Answer
by Renee Radenberg, Jul 27, 2008 06:38PM
, Jul 27, 2008 06:38PM
To: Brandon414
It sounds like more than an anemia. You stated you did not eat which can result in protein malnutrition from some of the symptoms you described. You really need the total results of your blood work to determine the exact nature of any deficiency and then the proper treatment for it.
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by Brandon414, Jul 21, 2008 06:39PM
Typo: I have been experiencing a lot debilitating symptoms but have NOT received a diagnosis as of yet.
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