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Iron Infusion

So I am anemic and always have been since I started getting my periods at around age 13. I also have an iron deficiency and I've been taking iron pills prescribed by my hemotologist (blood doctor) but i guess they aren't working and now tomorrow I have to go iron through an IV which takes about 5 hours. I know it'll make me feel so much better and not as tired, dizzy, and weak. Has anyone else had to get one before? My dr is worried I'll lose a lot of blood during labor and could possibly need blood transfusions or iron so she is trying to get my body ready for it by giving me iron now. I am almost 30 weeks.
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F.Y.I. :  Has anyone researched the effect Chorophyll tablets (you can buy OTC) has on red cell production.  It increases the red cell count, and, does not have the uncomfortable side effects like Iron has on the body.  What about "epo" injections, which the hospital gave my husband prior to his open heart surgery, to cause a production of red cells to counter act anemia prior to surgery.  These are just a couple of options we have used, instead of iron infusions or blood transfusions.  
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11793408 tn?1421302888
I have been anemic all my life have had two boys and did bleed quite a bit but did not need a blood transfusion just iron pills that I never took and an still anemic and feel fine
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Thank you! My husband says I'll be a brand new person! But I don't want yo oasis our or anything to happen during labor so I'll do whatever I need to do to get ready for the big day. I am 30 weeks and I can't believe at 37 weeks I'll be full term! Crazy it's gone by so fast
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10203682 tn?1418693754
Sounds scary :/ my grandma had severe anemia and she would tell me all that stuff they had to do for her too.. I had anemia but not nearly as bad as that :( it will make you feel better though after the iron infusion.. I hope the best for you :)
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