This video literally saved my life. I am a 51 year old woman who always had heavy periods but lately my periods were lasting a lot longer. My other female friends said it was normal and that I was going through the change. So my last cycle lasted for 6 weeks straight heavy without stopping. So I felt really weak and exhausted. I was waiting for my health coverage to begin for the ob gyn. Anyway, I was thinking that I had anemia. I looked up on RUclips and saw your video. So I was like wait a minute this woman has same exact symptoms as me. I couldn't hold out and went to the ER to get checked out. They took my blood levels and they were 5.3 and they said we're admitting you and that it was life threatening. What? Are you serious? If I didn't see this video I may have held off a few more days. Thank you for the video, it saved my life ❤
ACOANM RU4REAL Fibroids are very VERY common. I was anemic and had a fibroid the size of an avocado! I was consuming dairy which elevated my estrogen and caused the fibroid to grow and grow. Look into this and ditch the dairy (it actually leeches calcium from our bodies). I would also recommend ditching all animal products - because if you're eating animals, you're eating their hormones! Now I eat fully plant based, mostly while foods and my hair is almost down to my waste. My blood levels are amazing, I look and feel younger, but most importantly: NO fibroid surgery required now because it SHRANK. After 3 years it's the size of a walnut. No more heavy bleeding. No more cramping. And that's not even HALF of the benefits I've seen. Good luck ladies!
You literally saved my life, my doctors would tell me I had low iron but tried to say It was depression. THIS SAVED MY LIFE, MY HAIR IS GROWING AGAIN & I am so thankful I came across this video.
Does anyone ever feel like they are having a anxiety attack? I'm anemic and when my iron drops too low I feel really anxious. Thank you for sharing this video and I'm going to look up that supplement.
Yes, I had a panic attack. I went to the hospital and they told me i was fine. I went to my family doctor and he ran a bunch of blood work on me and 2 days later he told me I was anemic
So, so helpful! The hardest part of being severely anemic for so long is that you really only notice the fatigue and you learn to move beyond it! Thank you for the basics! So, incredibly helpful!
OMG, I have hair growth issues, brittle nails, coldness, dizzy spells, and I always think, ah I'm just tired, and genetics, so I ignore. Good Lord! I am always COLD! Thank you for this vid!!
I was very anemic about a year ago. My hemoglobin levels were at a 7.8. I went to the doctor and he gave me iron injections for two weeks (10 shots total), iron supplements & B vitamins, and had me on an iron rich diet. To help my system digest the iron, I would eat lots of oranges (anything with vitamin C, excluding lemon) and take vitamins D3. I was able to raise my hemoglobin levels to a 10.2 in 2 months. I kept at it and I found that what helped me out the MOST was a beet, carrot & orange juice mix in the morning before breakfast. I went from 10.2 to 13.5 in about a month. My hair is now growing back curlier than ever and I feel great.
Thanks, I decided to "disown" my anemia and now am as swarthy as an ape! Tried telling my uncle to disown his cancer but I guess he didn't take my advice and it killed him. Jesus wept, lady.
@@oliviamartini9700 I see where & how you’ve misinterpreted the message- let me explain. Disowning simply means detaching your identity from the disease : understanding that you are greater- completely independent & separate from IT. Then you do the inner work, the inner healing, questioning where it stems from, how it all began, & what steps you can take to better yourself daily. Most importantly, cultivating your energy & reinforcing your faith. Healing is a daily journey, a daily recommitment self + to declaring your sovereignty. I recommend looking into Joe Dispenza’s work, I hope it helps. ❤️
I seriously send all my strength to anyone suffering from hair loss i have aga n lichen planopilaris and thankfully wigs and toppers give me some confidence back. You are inspiring x
I dont believe i ever thanked you but by watching this video over a year ago, my hair is soo healthy now!... did my bloodwork 1 1/2 years ago and my level was an 8...i began taking iron, doing rice water 2x a month, and using wild growth oil 3x a week and faith...my hair is so thick and healthy now, i now cry tears of joy and gratitude🙏🏽...life teaches us amazing lessons its up to us to learn from them and even help others along the way so again thankyou and Godbless sister💜
Hi Kristin how long was it when you started noticing your hair thicker? I have the same problem I do oil treatments with hair growth oils and doing tea and rice water rinses
hey vanessa i will definitely say your on the right path👍🏽...keep doing wat your doing and take your iron if anemic...i started to notice a difference after about a month when looking closely at my roots...and u shld take before and after pics to keep track of your progress...just keep being consistent and it will grow hun...it took a little over a year for it to become fully healthy tho after all the damaged hair grew out...im so grateful and im wishing u the best! the rice water def helped me too, keep me posted hun🙏🏽😉
@@kristinp7141 I’m 15 and loosing my hair and everyone thought I was being dramatic but it was traumatizing! So my mom finally took me to the doctors and my iron level was a 7 would you consider that to be low? Anyway I started taking iron pills 2 weeks ago and I was wondering when did your hair stop falling out? I literally cry everyday bc all my friends are beautiful with long hair and I feel so ugly now bc I used to love my hair but now it’s super thin and still falling out I hope you see this bc this vid was from awhile back😊
I overlooked all the symptoms but hair loss was my main concern. I had fuzzy vision episodes, intense tinnitus, greyish-tan skin, always cold and preferred heat, lightheadedness, fast heartbeat, tiredness, etc. There's probably more but like I said, I overlooked my symptoms. My ferritin level was almost at a zero, so my doctor put me on a 65mg of iron pills per day (my body took it well thankfully). I also changed up my diet so I would consume meat at almost every meal. Just a little bit over 6 months, I re-took a blood test, and I'm now in the healthy range. It all depends on how much iron you take per day, not just pills. I recovered really quickly! My hair is growing back but I believe it'll take at least a year to look somewhat healthy as it once did. To anyone who is anemic, you can get through this.
Daisy thanks , I went to the hospital recently for chest pains , shortness of breath, and my doc told me I was anemic . My tiredness is on another level. Dizzy, headaches, weak, hair loss and a weird craving for baking soda. I’m not always cold, indeed I like the cold . Fuzzy vision , and feeling off key all the symptoms I now have
@CarelessFreak I had scalp pains but I don't think it was because of my anemia. I think it was because I tied my hair up too frequently, so I stopped putting my hair up and it worked. If you're having scalp pains, maybe it was caused by an external factor? But if everything you're doing to fix it isn't working, go to the doctor ASAP!
Just found out today that I have very low iron and I'm 14. It is a shock but when I heard you talking about your ears hurting it reminded me of my physical education class and when I'd run too much I was in so much pain because of my ears. My ears would hurt to the point I would almost cry and I don't cry often but the pain was too much but I played it off and told my teachers and they agreed it was nothing. I finally understand that my body was giving me warnings. Thank you
I’m 14 and I’ve had iron and vitamin deficiency anemia for many years now. And I related to this video so much that I even cried. Tnx I always thought like I was alone in those struggles. And I appreciate knowing ur story. 💛
Omg! I'm glad I found this! I have hair loss, cold all the time, heavy long periods, faint/dizzy...I felt this way for years and never knew why. Made a drs appt. Thanks for this video!
I've been screwing myself with tea & dairy. I drink tea with milk all day. The only iron I was getting was from a womens one a day and I'd take it with toast & cottage cheese. I'm an idiot.
Thank you for this!!! As a 14 year old girl who's been anemic for almost 3 years with a hemoglobin level around 7-9 (it fluctuates) it is nice to hear from someone like me and get some advice! As an athlete, it is very embarrassing when i pass out after just running a quarter mile or even getting out of bed. And the hair loss... after brushing my hair, the amount stuck in me brush is insane. My doctor also recommends i take my iron pills with orange juice because of the vitamin c. I get a blood transfusion tmrw and i always feel so much better afterwards.
I'm so glad I found this video because I have been suffering with severe hair loss which I thought was because of relaxers but now I'm starting to think it's because I'm anemic which I have been in the past
Sue Sue orange juice typically assists with the iron breaking down in the body because it’s easier to absorb. If taken with something with out vitamin c iron supplements can cause constipation! Peace love and blessings 😉❤️❤️❤️
omg im a a vegetarian and parttime vegan my hair starting to thin in the last few months. i blamed relaxers too. my docs never said i had a iron deficiency a while back only vit.D, but this was when my hair was in good shape, maybe its caught up to me. i noticed a big change in the color of my lips recently (more pink less gray) when i started taking my iron with no food just orange juice. and they became way less dry. but i dont take it everyday. now im wondering if i should start doing it daily and it will help my hair. 🤔🤔
I've been NEEDING this story . I've been struggling with anemia since I was in middle school, I'm 28 now & I feel my anemia is getting WORSE . Yesterday I had chest pain & rapid heart rate , I was scared . Heading to the store now to pick these up , will return with an update in about a month !
@@helari4070 SIS ! Thank you for reminding me to update . BEST IRON SUPPLEMENTS I HAVE EVER USED IN MY LIFE & I WILL NEVER GO BACK ! Even now I recommend them to everyone . Also I thought I had alopecia in the crown of my head because a small patch would NEVER grow . It's grown soooo much now the crown of my head is unrecognizable! To think it was all because of low iron . I do make sure I massage my scalp when washing or applying oils just to stimulate the area but homegirl didn't lie not once in this video . EVERYTHING WAS GOOD HELPFUL INFO !!!!!!! Try it & I pray it works for you ❤️❤️❤️❤️
Thank you for sharing your story. I was tested and found out I was anemic. Mine is due to heavy periods. I have had this all my life. I have begun using the Megafood Blood builder, Floradix liquid iron or House of Herbs Blackstrap Molasses. Also, I juice spinach, kale, beet and other iron rich foods. I will go back to do a blood test within a month to see what improvements have happened. I wish you continued health.
Crown of Elegance I haven't tasted Blackstrap Molasses in a while but I will start back taking it. My Hair only grows when I install box braids but I also prepoo it with the Aloe Vera Leaf & dampen it with Rosewater before I wash it
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This happened to me. I had already finished college, but decided to go back to school & was grinding so hard by working & going to school. I started having the same symptoms...but I'm a health freak so it was weird for me to have heart palpitations. I went to the doctor because my school advisor noticed I was different. My hemoglobin levels had dropped to a 4. The doctor tried to force me to go to the hospital but I refused to go. I told her I know what to do. & I refused to take the iron pills they tried to give me because I know the form of ferrous they use is awful, cheap, & causes constipation. I went & got hemaplex (it's a blood building iron supplement form of ferrous amino acid chelation, No constipation). I started eating red meat again, which I wasn't at the time, & I started eating lentils, black beans, & tons of spinach, & kale. I also started drinking nettle tea & stopped drinking coffee, no wine. I got my levels up to an 8 the following week. The doctor backed off about threatening to force me to go get a transfusion. The week after that I got them up to a 10. Having heavy menstrual cycles plus being on the go w/o having time to take care of myself (stopping to eat) is the root cause. I don't take hemaplex anymore. I actually take the mega foods blood builder tablets once a day (twice a day during the week of my period) & I also take a shot of Gaia herb's liquid iron. Going to juice generation to get their juice "the professional" helps because it contains Swiss chard, kale, & wheatgrass. Also juicing with beets, apples, a lime, ginger, kale, & spinach is also a good idea. This video was really good & more women need to see this.
Janiel Sewell I live in NYC, I was quoting what the doctor told me. So, to answer your unsolicited question: on the planet Earth this occurred. I think, if you actually take the time to watch this video she also said the doctor made her go to the emergency room to get a blood transfusion. Please do not involved me in your petty need for drama & if you are not here to respond with something informative that improves upon what's being said, keep scrolling and remain silent. I think on planet earth, it's also totally fine to also post my experience as it relates to this video about anemia.
Janiel Sewell well, your tone could be interpreted in anyway, however I doubted that you were, & I honestly do not care. Stop coming on here attempting to tell people how to be, & passing judgement on people's experiences. Once again if you're not coming here to provide more information or share something relevant, keep it moving.
I've had 2 iron infusions after giving birth. My recommendation is....Make sure you check for uterine fibroids or polyps if your periods are extremely heavy and painful. That's what caused me to be iron deficient. I wish you ladies the best.
thank you for sharing your story! i’m 16 and have been experiencing all of the symptoms of anemia for years, dizziness, blurry vision, pale hands, pica, everything. yesterday i was tested and found out that i have iron deficient anemia with a hb level of 6.9. doctors suggested a blood transfusion but right now i’ve been prescribed iron pills and hopefully they’ll help. it can be scary discovering you have something like anemia but it’s nice to hear about other people’s experiences! 😊
You just got my faith back!! I will get to work on this problem ASAP!! 🙏 it's just so depressing to see how I'm loosing all my hair. Thank you so much to anyone posting their videos to help others! God bless you!
When I was in my 20s my blood levels stayed around the same as yours. In my early 30s ..BOOM!!!!! Autoimmune disorders started popping up out of the blue ... crohns, RA, polyarteritis vasculitis. My life has never been the same. Keep an eye on your immune system
Same here, and getting braces on at 29 made things even worse. I'll be 32 in March and am FINALLY getting my body healed. I would literally get so depressed and cry always being in pain and tired and hair thinning. Now I drink celery juice every morning, then 30 mins later drink my heavy metal detox smoothie (look up the Medical Medium), and I drink blood purifier tea from goodesscollection.com. My hair is thick and healthy and I'm finally pregnant!
@ b vivid75 I know it's awful I was 26 when diagnosed with ulcerative colitis and since turning 30 holly shit problems with my heart although its considered a benign condition it's still scary bad anxiety just awful
Tammythekitten That's still pretty low. Iron I.V. worked best for me. Also I take one iron supplement with a vitamin D and one or two fiber pills about 5 days a week. You will really feel a lot better if you can get your numbers higher.
I am up to 13 now. My doctor gave me some Iron III I believe and I only take it during my monthly cycle. That's what she said. Can't feel a big difference though but I hope my hair will be back to normal.
I actually relate with this, im 15 and my anemia level is at 6 and im experiencing hair loss this is effecting my mental health dramatically i don’t go out side or hang out with my friends anymore do to my hair fall I’m praying my hair grows back
Thanks so much! I was sitting up in the middle of the night and I couldn't put my finger on why I was losing my hair, feeling dizzy and nails all brittle.... Usually it was neva a problem for those things to grow it was embarrassing cause my hair looked tapered in the back. This video has given me direction and it seems like I made this video cause it fit what I was going through so well. I'm cold and bald headed and that has really played on my emotions. Thanks so much for the time you took to share it has really helped me to understand how anemia and hair loss goes hand and hand. Thanks again!
This was so freaking relatable! When I noticed a lot of hair loss and broken ends I would always search ways on how I could make my hair stronger and thicker, and every video I found recommended oil treatments. It never worked. Like you, I just concluded that it was a genetic thing and I should get over it. But it was always an embarrassing thing to talk about when everyone I know has amazing gorgeous hair. Until recently, I went to go donate blood and they told me my iron level were critically low and that I should work on getting them up. It wasn't until then that I connected a lot of dots and now I'm taking iron pills. It's been a very recent thing, but already my hair feels amazing and people are noticing!!!!! I don't feel as tired or out of breath anymore. Thank you for sharing your story. I know other people are going to come across it and this will definitely help them out!
@@fouziamuhammad5980 Yeah, it was really bad. My hair had broken off on the ends, and was super thin all around. I think a lot of the people around me often recognized me as the girl with thin hair. Now, my hair has grown back and gotten thicker. It's healthier, shinier, and fuller so people still comment on my hair but for opposite reasons
How long did it take for u to grow back ur hair again and thicker too? It’s almost about to be an year but my hair is still kinda thin, it’s better than before ig, I had loose curly hair but after anemia there was no signs of my curls. Been taking iron pills but I stopped taking them regularly cuz my haemoglobin was back to normal, after doing a test again I’ve found out my ferritin is still low that’s why my hair aren’t growing faster or thicker although they are a lot better than before. If u could please share what else you did to retain ur iron levels because I’m feeling kinda demotivated as my hair aren’t growing as they should have :((
I believe her because when I'm pregnant my hair grows thick & fast because I take all the supplements I'm supposed to & iron & folic acid were part of my daily life. I think I'll revisit my pre-natal self care routine & see what happens...
My levels were a 4! By the Grace of God, I drove to the ER and had a blood transfusion that night. Within hours and the next day my hemoglobin went up to a 9. Now I've been taking the Blood Builder iron supplements as well and now its a 12.
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I’m going through all of this now while 6 months pregnant! I was diagnosed with mild anemia before but when I stop my iron pills my symptoms are so bad. Sometimes I can’t cook for myself because I get so weak and my baby is just like I’m dumb hungry. You made me realize that I actual been dealing with this since 2016 when I started seeing my hair get thin while curly. I’m getting my blood work at my next ultrasound, so I’ll tell them to look at my red blood count.
This video just gave me life!!! I’ve been searching and searching for an iron pill that would not cause constipation or upset my stomach. Thank you for posting this.
Wow! I was diagnosed with anemia and I also had trouble taking the pills. I never thought about it causing my hair loss! Thank you so much for this video. I now have hope!
Just had my 1st iron shot aweek ago and i feel a whole lot different now. Energised and happy. My cravings are gone. I used to chew on raw rice (Yes i know its gross 😂) but now i'm not. Going for my 2nd tomorrow. I just hope this difficiency gets healed forever.
Thank you so much for making this video. I have iron deficiency anemia with low blood platelet count, and it's ruined my beautiful long curly hair, I was so worried why my hair wasn't growing, and was thinning, and all my chronic fatigue, I too went in for a general checkup and my blood results came back that I am anemic, I was so confused because I had no idea, but it makes so much sense now! If you reading this have had similar symptoms with no explanation than I'd recommend getting your blood checked.
I can’t believe I’m just now finding this video! I really needed to see that and almost everything you went through I did or worse. Thank You Jesus for directing me here. 🥺❤️
I have severe anemia caused by my fibroid. I had to literally use adult diapers and go thru maybe 3-4 a day. It's no joke. My levels were so low I had to have about 8 iron infusion treatments. I'm feeling a little better. I do watch what I eat. You want to avoid foods that flare up your fibroid if that's the cause of your anemia. My diet is more greens, veggies, fruit and protein (that is not from animal) diet. It has helped reduce excessive bleeding tremendously. Also take blackstrap molasses, lemon and water concoction every day.
CJ M I have the same. I needed blood transfusion though, 1 bag, I am taking fibristal to reduce the fibroids and now Im on iron pills, etc. Im always tired even after a good night sleep. I have to eat red meat again. Hopefully in 3 months I will be better. How are you now?
i have been diagnosed with anemia, but not fibroids. I've tried using Ferratin tabs daily, per dr. 's recommendation. Though my stomach tolerated the pills well, they did cause me some constipation and I noticed the heaviest period of my life. When my blood test was retaken, iron levels were same or down on some #'s. Since then, I've stopped taking the iron pills and am trying to correct the iron issues strictly with diet corrections. I'm interested to see the next result. I am working with my doctor and follow ups to hopefully resolve the issue. While she has mentioned, quite off the cuff, which is disturbing, the possible need for hysterectomy, I am adamant about finding the source or cause of this issue prior to removing organs in a process of elimination style of diagnosis. It's good to read others experience regarding this.
Instead of taking the iron pills which need vitamin c to really be absorbed. Why don't you try a multivitamin aimed at pregnant women or women trying to get pregnant. They contain Iron and all the complimentary vitamins necessary to keep optimum health. Also, if you can tolerate nuts keep a box of them mixed with raisins and dried peaches to hand and take a handful of them as a snack.
Janice B I’ve had 4 blood transfusions within the width of 2 days due to heavy periods and not having enough iron. I’m literally 11 and as well as this I have an MRI scan still because I have a thing called bicornate uterus! I’ve been put on iron syrup. I literally couldn’t walk up the stairs without getting breathless and I remember when I got really heavy and bad I walked down the stairs and because I had lost so much blood I was dizzy and I got down and went to my mum she knew I wasn’t okay then I just fainted in her arms!
Please look into MegaFood Blood Builder and New Chapter Zinc Food complex its a Wonderful Blessing Over the inner Body. I suffer with fibroids heavy overwhelmed blood Lost. My hair shedding. After three months my LIFE is AMAZING.
Why? I've heard the opposite because when a hematocrit is ultra-low, the idea is to raise your stores that are depleted. The stores are what keep you going. An excellent product by Solgar Gentle Iron is one of the best products on the market. It's half the price of that product and there is no potential to overdose, just because of the way it is made. The less you need, the product adjusts. That's what people, especially women, worry about when they take an iron product. In one month, you watch the worst of your symptoms disappear. If you bruise easily, that's also a symptom and sleep a lot, that's another. Most people, especially women, should have their blood for a hematocrit twice a year just to know where they are.
As Sm incorrect. Half the iron from animal products are called HEM iron. People who consume HEM-iron seriously increase their risk of coronary heart disease. Secondly meat is very acidic also increases low density lipoprotein which creates plaque in the arteries which slows down blood flow. The exact opposite of what an anemic wants. Spinach has more iron than meat anyways
I have thick curly hair and can totally relate because I’m iron deficient too and my hair took a beating due to my condition. I knew I was getting better when my hair start to come back alive. I also take those pills and found it through some research too. I got mine on amazon.
I was wondering when you started taking the iron how long when your hair grew back thicker? I struggled with anemia for years and my hair got so thin it like a sheer curtain. But all the vitamins my doctor prescribes me make me sick and hurt my stomach
I was diagnosed yesterday.... I want to cry. The being cold ALL OF THE TIME (have the heater on me right now). I am going out today and getting the blood builder. I saw it in the store and thought another marketing gimmick to get people to buy. Now I need a blood builder, have been needing it. thank you
That's so weird! My level was 4, but there was no mention of a blood transfusion. I just got a prescription of iron pills. I was on it for a couple of months, now I take it over the counter. I am no longer anemic due to iron deficiency, I just take it to maintain my levels. Thank you for sharing your story!
This is interesting because when I found out mines was 5, the doctor told me that if I didn't get a blood transfusion, I could pass out, even when driving. She got mad when I told her I wanted an iron infusion instead.
mshev100, ikr. I'm anemic and have been my entire life. I was born that way. I've been on iron my entire life. I've never gotten over a 6 and was never told I need a transfusion. Hmm
I was told I was anemic as a teen and was treated with shots and pills for some time. FF 10 years laters, wash day, I always had a snowball size of hair shed and until my mom pointed it out I didn't know that the backs of my legs were purple and looked bruised, a bit like lace I supposed, like i'd been beaten up, I couldn't walk even walk down the grocery store aisle in my boots without getting tired and 'm pretty sure I had a lack of oxygen to my brain..I was cold inside and intolerant to the heat outside..One look at my legs and MY MOM'S doctor told me to get some iron asap. Now here we are about 10 months later and my hair just stopped falling out about 3 months ago, yay! My legs are still a little "lacey" and I honestly think I need a higher dose of iron but needless to say, that shit is important lol I couldn't even stand up at work without getting lightheaded. Thought I was dieing or something!
Crying at this comment my hair is falling out and I have them same purple bruised look on the back of my legs. Started on regular iron tablets from the doctor but they really hurt my stomach
Someone please reply. So recently I noticed my hair was shedding a lot more than usual, I’ve never had this issue before. I’m getting a blood test to see if my iron is too low soon In case. I am pale (have been for years though) feel out of breath and pant a lot when i walk up like 2-3 flights of stairs especially in school omg the worst. (Been like that for years) I get ringing noises in my ears sometimes randomly, I’m kinda weak but I guess I never excersize so that’s why, I do sometimes feel dizzy and very lightheaded only on my period really. But for the past 4-5 months I’ve been taking multivitamins with iron in it so can I still have low iron? I’m hoping this is the reason my hair is shedding so I can have hope my hair will grow back. My hairs been significantly thinner than what it once was for at least a year but I didn’t really realise until I noticed my hair was shedding a lot more than usual. I’ve been taking iron supplements for about a week now but no change in my hair shedding.
I recommend eating iron rich food..red meat, kale, dark green veggies, etc. Poor diet affects your energy levels. In your case medication works. They give iron pills to pregnant females too. I try to incorporate daily vitamins, but certain veggies have different minerals and vitamins better than any pill. I have family members with this issue.
Thank you so much. I've been praying for an answer to my lack of energy, dizziness headache and hair loss. Wow I'm going to try that supplement. I will let you know the results.😁
I have the same problem. My levels dropped to 7.6, Heavy periods for years. I thought I was just out of shape too. I also had a vitamin D deficiency. Blackstrap molasses unsulfured 40% 2 tablespoons and cream a wheat 50% iron. It's better than the pills. Oh and liver it's full of iron. Mmmm😋
I have iron deficiency anaemia - I've had it since at least August of this year. It's not the first time either. The first time I had it, I never went to the doctor. I basically self-diagnosed myself when I was 19 which meant I didn't take it seriously but I knew that's what I had, I had lost lot of hair and was starting to get lots of small bald patches. I made an effort to start eating more iron and nutritional things and over the years my hair got thicker again. By the way, my hair is pretty much exactly like yours Amena, same curls, same length and colour. I'm 22 now and since the first hair loss, my hair recovered back to being thick, though not to the previous extent but it was thick enough and the curls went back to thick and chunky rather than thin and whispy and frizzy looking, but in August I started to notice again they were looking thin and whispy around the crown of my hair but I didn't really think much of it. When I had my period in that month, I suddenly was having extreme dizziness every time I moved to the point where I was losing my balance and falling over. I told the doctor I was certain that I was anaemic but he was insistent that it was a middle ear infection and prescribed me middle ear infection tablets which I decided not to go and get. I was having nearly all the symptoms of iron deficiency: extreme dizzyness, lethargy, feeling cold, pica syndrome and the hair loss. Also from using MyFitnessPal app I was seeing that I wasn't getting any iron in my diet. I scheduled for a blood test which confirmed I'm anaemic. I started taking iron tablets less than a week ago. This week, everytime I touched my hair, balls of it were just coming out in droves and when I washed and combed it a few days ago, I lost a ton of hair and the bald patches are all back again. The hair on top of my head has no volume now, i've lost a lot of it where I used to have lots of curls there and it doesn't look nice so I'm keeping my hair tied back or wearing my wig. Sorry for the looong comment, I just wanted to share my experience. I know how heart breaking losing your hair can be but I wanted to give some hope to anyone in my situation that it will grow back, as long as you fix the iron defficiency. I ordered the Hair Jazz hair growth products which previously helped my hair to grow longer and grow new hairs last year. Wish me luck for growing my hair back!
Alisha Jackson Thank you for sharing. I remember my hair falling out when I gave birth to my baby and shampooing my hair with rosemary oil drops in my shampoo and really putting a lot of heat especially in the areas I was balding with a hair dryer after taking a shower helped. Now I didn't know why my hair was falling out in clumps. Your story confirms my anemia is back from stress and not eating healthy and the need to slow down and get proper rest and sleep. Ty again!
- - Hi, I'm sorry you're going through it too but you are very welcome, I'm glad I could help you with my comment. I guess your next step is to go for a blood test to determine what it is you need, most likely you just need to be on some form of iron tablets to get your iron stocks back up. I've never had kids myself but my mam got it after giving birth too. Except for my hair loss, all of the other symptoms disappeared instantly as soon as i started taking the iron (ferrous fumarate). Wishing you all the best in your recovery.
Hi.. your comment was 9 months ago.. can you please share about current situation. Does taking daily iron helps growing hair thick and back to normal ??
Try blackstrap molasses. It's rich in iron and gentle on the stomach. Twice a day I drink a hemp milk smoothie that includes blackstrap molasses along with vitamin C powder. Maybe add some berries. It won't be the most delicious thing you've ever tasted but it works.
@@theniceone26 I'm taking iron, but I don't think they're working. My hair is still thin and keeps falling out. I purchased BSM today .. I usually drink Coco Tea, and hot tea.. can I mix it with those items.
This was a God send. My hair thinned out. I have seen a lot of dermatologists, about it. Lots of blood tests. Spent lots of money trying this and that. I had given up until I saw this. I have anemia. I get tired exercising too. I never connected the dots. I bought the tablets you recommend and what a difference within a week. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.
Girl I can so relate. I have acute anemia. I can't do the iron tabs either. Always upset my stomach. I only recently ending of 2018 I found out that folic acid was good for anemia. That's what I've been taking since. No stomach issues no nausea no headaches. In addition to the folic acid I also take omega 3 and vitamin B6.
Omgosh I'm experiencing the same symptoms... With the hair, the feeling faint up the stairs or even just walking... Got worse when I went to a different country for 6 months and beef was super expensive! Bought iron pills to try today, thank you so much for sharing! Glad I'm not the only one
Also try to avoid dairy cause it interrupts the absorption of iron Or at least avoid having it an hour before and after taking iron I’d get really bad restless legs when I get anemic, and I’d faint a lot 😰
@@keyanna2633 i find that when im anaemic exercise is a lot harder due to the lack of oxygenated blood, its harder to catch your breath and can often lead to fainting so i recommend you dont do any intense exercise except for maybe walking until your iron levels are more stable, and once your iron is high enough keep with with a maintenence dose to stop it going low again i say this as i wasnt allowed to continue PE at school and got kicked off my field hockey team because i fainted a few times in practice and was medically anaemic hope that helps! :)
I have thinning hair spots that are covered by fuller portions of hair - my hair does not usually get to shoulder length. I'm thankful to have a head full of hair considering the anemia
Me to dear guess what I bought multivitamin that pregnant women use to boost my iron intake I'm anemic my hair stopped growing for years it's dry an was thinking I started taking these pills January I have dread locks am my hair is now growing out thicker I actually have to condition my hair to get the roots combed I bought a bottle of chlorophyll as well
I’ve been experiencing hair loss due to Anemia 😩. It’s devastating to say the least. I’ve been wearing wigs, which I surprisingly don’t like that much, even though there are tons of beautiful wigs on the market! I feel self-conscious, and not that Summer is approaching...
A few comments, from a medical professional. Iron deficiency anemia is very common, and the treatment should not be blood transfusion! When anemia is severe, but you're still managing your daily activities, as you were, the appropriate treatment would have been IRON, which is the fuel that allows your body to produce its own blood. Unfortunately oral iron is tough to take! And that applies to any formulation! I suspect you did better with the megafood formulation because each tablet only contains 29mgs - most regular formulations contain 65mgs. If one cannot tolerate oral iron, then the appropriate treatment is an iron infusion - with modern day intravenous formulations one's entire iron deficit can be replaced with 1 or 2 infusions. Last point - craving for unusual food (or non-foods), especially ICE, is very common in people who are iron deficient. This often occurs before any other symptoms. Women should be alert to this symptoms, and if present should get their iron tested.
@@NaNa-kd6jr yes, it doesn't matter. For you to be given a blood transfusion because you are anemic is because the doctor must have thought you were in danger. It is never the first form of treatment. I know what I'm talking about. I have chronic anemia and every so often my levels get dangerously low but only once have I been told to have a blood transfusion which I declined. The measurements you gave a irrelevant in that sense that treatments will differ from person to person. I have had lower levels than I had when I was asked to do a blood transfusion and guess what I had no symptoms of anemia, which meant that my body for whatever reason was working perfectly with those low blood level. I was described iron tablets and I was fine. It just happened that I was being tested for something else when that came up. Absolutely irrelevant.
First of all, you are so incredibly beautiful! Secondly, I just got diagnosed with iron anemia. I was dealing with strange symptoms(for two years!!) and I never thought about my iron levels! My doctor didn’t mention a blood transfusion but she said I need iv iron treatments regularly because it was so low (plus iron pills and a high iron diet). Anyways, you remind me of one of my best friends- always working hard and working even if there are trials. So admirable!! Thanks for the video : )
this video saved my life I related to all of the symptoms and like you said I've always felt fatigue and I never thought anything of it. I went to get my iron checked and it turned out I was severely deficient so I got these same pills and six months later my iron is in the normal range. It's funny that I haven't checked my iron earlier cuz I had a deficiency when I was a kid as well. Best thing about this is I no longer feel like I'm gonna faint after a workout or from standing up and my hair shedding had decreased
Thank you for sharing. Many people don’t know just how serious anemia is. It is critical to be well-informed and to pay attention to our bodies. Here’s to being happy, healthy, prosperous, and whole!
Sadly I didn't get a chance to save the video about Repair Damaged hair using gelatin. I find it a perfect video to see once I buy it. Sadly, the video is down. Is everything ok? Most of your videos are private. :-(
I live in Canada and they have a different scale to measure haemoglobin and iron but I went through a similar thing a month ago where I went in for a different reason and they did my blood work and were like, "Woah! How you functioning right now!?" Long story short, I had a lot of symptoms that I just thought were normal but now I'm on iron pills three times a day and haven't had a problem with them, but I've had to increase certain other foods in my diet a lot more
Thank you so much for this video!! Your story is VERY similar to mine. The doctors were so shocked when I was admitted to the emergency room just because I was standing. I don't remember my numbers but they must've been pretty low. I've been putting up with the slow release iron pills but I'm heading to whole foods tomorrow to pick up those instead!
Oh my thank you so much I have been taking them for a month and my hair has stop coming out and now starting to get back really thick and healthy now. I have so much energy now I am a lot better thank you so much. Mega food blood builder makes a difference 🤗
So glad I came across this video! Thanks for sharing your experiences. For over a year, I thought that chronically chapped lips, dry and thinning hair, and even the whole feeling lightheaded when standing too quickly or for long periods of times was actually normal. I just figured I needed to drink more water or take more B vitamins until I had blood work recently showing I was iron-deficient anemic. I really hope I can improve my levels over time, have a healthier diet and eventually better skin and hair...and also not be so fatigued!
I'm an anaemic person as well, last three years ago I had experienced the same situation here and then it took about a year for my hair to regrow again. Now it's 2019 and again my hair is thinning out that I'm even too scared to touch. This is video made me realize some important facts about anaemia. Thanks for sharing.
No amount of sleep is ever enough and I suffer from a 24- hour migraine at least once every two weeks. I feel weak and cold all the time. I also have a section of hair in the back and is brittle and lifeless unlike the rest of my hair. I can't believe I've lived like this since I was a teenager. Thank you for the video. It's definitely time to speak to a specialist.
Yes!! Someone that sounds like me. I've had a lot of the symptoms you've had. I am anemic but wasn't taking it serious. I'm trying to do better now. One thing I didn't know is hair loss being associated with iron deficiency. My hair is extremely thin and doesn't grow like I would like. Hopefully now that I'm taking my iron pills more my hair and most importantly my health will get better. Thanks so much for this video!
OMG I needed this video I have been experiencing all of the above symptoms besides hair loss for a while and thought hmm maybe my anemia is coming back ( I was anemic during both of my pregnancies) but recently my hair started falling out ALOT and watching this I cannot wait for 10am tomorrow to see my doctor and get some answers. Thanks for sharing your story
Same thing happened to me. the first time i found out i was anemic i pasted out, but i didnt lose hair. but the second time i lost alllot of hair. i now take iron pills regularly to prevent this.
I'm glad you're doing better now and have found something that works for you. I take about 70% of the daily recommended amount of iron in my daily multivitamin. I do have to take a multivitamin for health reasons but iron in multivitamins is kind of hard to find (I'm in Belgium / EU).
That is a good percentage because you can get the rest from eating foods with iron. I'm trying to eat more iron-rich foods because I just don't like the idea of taking pills! The ones I use now are vegan and organic so it makes me feel a little better about it!!
I got my multivitamins at our local Aldi of all places. They are effervescent tablets and taste like straight up orange juice. They are nice, and were like 89€ct per tube of 20 tablets. Bargain. I stocked up for the year. Since I found them I do so every year. I have to take them all the time anyway (health issues) and so it's easy to do it this way. They are *great*!
Thank you so much for this video. My nails are brittle, my hair is thinning, I'm always cold,fatigued and I get dizzy to often than I like. I'm definitely gonna get an appt to the doctor this week. Thank you Amena.
Thank you Amena for being so open about your struggles. My wife-who is also Sudanese-has anemia. She has suffered from the same issues as you, and this video offers a solution.
Since 2 years I have been suffering from hair loss. I thought it would be because of stress or dandruff. This year I got it checked as I started shedding bunch of hair. ☹️☹️☹️😓. I have iron deficiency. Hair loss is depressing 😭😢
I had hairloss for about the same time before I got checked, I guess acknowledging the problem is hard. I went to the dermatologist and they gave me a lotion and I'm getting my iron and thyroids checked. You should do the same.
You've described so many symtoms that I'm experiencing. I have been diagnosed with low folate levels and a vitamin B deficiency...now I believe I might be full on anemic. Definitely checking out these supplements. Thanks for sharing.
Wow. Your story is similar to mine. I'm so glad that your recovered, you're giving me hope. I'm about 5 weeks into my recovery. I'm taking herbal iron capsules and SsS tonic.
Thank you, I am experiencing the same symptoms. I went to a good Health Food Store and the gave me HEMA-PLEX. I have just started to take it. I was 8.3, in the hospital they gave me iron, and it brought it up to 9.7. I still don’t feel my normal self yet, but I am trying to eat iron enriched food. Thanks for sharing.
Iron deficiency gang
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@Bobby C
Amen !!!! He is coming soon and we KNOW he wins!!! JesuSaves!!!!!
Blackstrap molasses. Use it as a sweetener in tea, food,, your hair
The first test my HB level 5.4. I just feel dizzy.
@@MrsAnnerepeater don't trust anything white doctors say. I just found out they pretended I had cancer in 2006. Radical hysterectomy. MFs
Sherlyn Reyes I just joined the iron deficiency gang today
If you're reading this God bless you and will continue to bless you for the rest of your life
AMEN
petr pipr God bless you as well
God bless you as well!!
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petr pipr AMEN!!!! Same to you too!
This video literally saved my life. I am a 51 year old woman who always had heavy periods but lately my periods were lasting a lot longer. My other female friends said it was normal and that I was going through the change. So my last cycle lasted for 6 weeks straight heavy without stopping. So I felt really weak and exhausted. I was waiting for my health coverage to begin for the ob gyn. Anyway, I was thinking that I had anemia. I looked up on RUclips and saw your video. So I was like wait a minute this woman has same exact symptoms as me. I couldn't hold out and went to the ER to get checked out. They took my blood levels and they were 5.3 and they said we're admitting you and that it was life threatening. What? Are you serious? If I didn't see this video I may have held off a few more days. Thank you for the video, it saved my life ❤
ACOANM RU4REAL check for fibroids too
ACOANM RU4REAL Fibroids are very VERY common. I was anemic and had a fibroid the size of an avocado! I was consuming dairy which elevated my estrogen and caused the fibroid to grow and grow. Look into this and ditch the dairy (it actually leeches calcium from our bodies). I would also recommend ditching all animal products - because if you're eating animals, you're eating their hormones! Now I eat fully plant based, mostly while foods and my hair is almost down to my waste. My blood levels are amazing, I look and feel younger, but most importantly: NO fibroid surgery required now because it SHRANK. After 3 years it's the size of a walnut. No more heavy bleeding. No more cramping. And that's not even HALF of the benefits I've seen. Good luck ladies!
ACOANM RU4REAL im 11 And I had this I had 4 blood transfusions and fainting all the time.
ACOANM RU4REAL hope you're feeling better now
You know your body. What you have described is not normal. I am glad that you went to the doctor instead of listening to other people.
You literally saved my life, my doctors would tell me I had low iron but tried to say It was depression. THIS SAVED MY LIFE, MY HAIR IS GROWING AGAIN & I am so thankful I came across this video.
u had iron defieciency too howz it now??how was the hair loss?
@@fouziamuhammad5980 You can infer it was really bad if it caused depression like symptoms.
Hey girl! How long did it take you to see hair growth after taking the supplements ?
Hey! I started noticing baby hairs and my hair starting to grow back after a 3-4 months! It all depends on the person I’d say
so happy for you! but how many did you take a day ?
Does anyone ever feel like they are having a anxiety attack? I'm anemic and when my iron drops too low I feel really anxious. Thank you for sharing this video and I'm going to look up that supplement.
PotatoVampireTaco thank you for responding. I’m glad it’s not just me. I wish you all the best as well!
Yup !
Yes, I had a panic attack. I went to the hospital and they told me i was fine.
I went to my family doctor and he ran a bunch of blood work on me and 2 days later he told me I was anemic
Yah...
I have also same thing...i cannot understand thiat I was anemic
Thank you for this.. This actually started happening to me alot last year.. So now I understand
So, so helpful! The hardest part of being severely anemic for so long is that you really only notice the fatigue and you learn to move beyond it! Thank you for the basics! So, incredibly helpful!
OMG, I have hair growth issues, brittle nails, coldness, dizzy spells, and I always think, ah I'm just tired, and genetics, so I ignore. Good Lord! I am always COLD! Thank you for this vid!!
I know the feeling
Get your thyroid check too.
Same here
C h e c k y o u r t h y r o I d ! !
Same for me I thought I was getting depressed AGAIN but it was low iron
I was very anemic about a year ago. My hemoglobin levels were at a 7.8. I went to the doctor and he gave me iron injections for two weeks (10 shots total), iron supplements & B vitamins, and had me on an iron rich diet. To help my system digest the iron, I would eat lots of oranges (anything with vitamin C, excluding lemon) and take vitamins D3. I was able to raise my hemoglobin levels to a 10.2 in 2 months. I kept at it and I found that what helped me out the MOST was a beet, carrot & orange juice mix in the morning before breakfast. I went from 10.2 to 13.5 in about a month. My hair is now growing back curlier than ever and I feel great.
Do you know what your ferritin level was?
Anemia isn’t yours to keep. Disown it, that’s where healing begins. Thank you for sharing your experience🧡
That's such a stupid comment, even if it's trolling.
Beautiful comment.
Yes and AMEN!! I needed this reminder! Thank you. 🙌🏽🙌🏽🗣🗣🗣❤❤
Thanks, I decided to "disown" my anemia and now am as swarthy as an ape! Tried telling my uncle to disown his cancer but I guess he didn't take my advice and it killed him.
Jesus wept, lady.
@@oliviamartini9700 I see where & how you’ve misinterpreted the message- let me explain. Disowning simply means detaching your identity from the disease : understanding that you are greater- completely independent & separate from IT. Then you do the inner work, the inner healing, questioning where it stems from, how it all began, & what steps you can take to better yourself daily. Most importantly, cultivating your energy & reinforcing your faith. Healing is a daily journey, a daily recommitment self + to declaring your sovereignty. I recommend looking into Joe Dispenza’s work, I hope it helps. ❤️
I seriously send all my strength to anyone suffering from hair loss i have aga n lichen planopilaris and thankfully wigs and toppers give me some confidence back. You are inspiring x
What hair wigs and extensions do you recommend?
I want hair extensions I cannt take it anymore
I swear if there is a movie Aladdin Amena you will be perfect to play Jasmin
true, she is beautiful!
So beautiful !
Right!Sh's so beautiful
It's like you spoke the Aladdin movie into existence. 💜
Yes ... They should have picked someone that looked like her
I dont believe i ever thanked you but by watching this video over a year ago, my hair is soo healthy now!... did my bloodwork 1 1/2 years ago and my level was an 8...i began taking iron, doing rice water 2x a month, and using wild growth oil 3x a week and faith...my hair is so thick and healthy now, i now cry tears of joy and gratitude🙏🏽...life teaches us amazing lessons its up to us to learn from them and even help others along the way so again thankyou and Godbless sister💜
Hi Kristin how long was it when you started noticing your hair thicker? I have the same problem I do oil treatments with hair growth oils and doing tea and rice water rinses
hey vanessa i will definitely say your on the right path👍🏽...keep doing wat your doing and take your iron if anemic...i started to notice a difference after about a month when looking closely at my roots...and u shld take before and after pics to keep track of your progress...just keep being consistent and it will grow hun...it took a little over a year for it to become fully healthy tho after all the damaged hair grew out...im so grateful and im wishing u the best! the rice water def helped me too, keep me posted hun🙏🏽😉
@@kristinp7141 I’m 15 and loosing my hair and everyone thought I was being dramatic but it was traumatizing! So my mom finally took me to the doctors and my iron level was a 7 would you consider that to be low? Anyway I started taking iron pills 2 weeks ago and I was wondering when did your hair stop falling out? I literally cry everyday bc all my friends are beautiful with long hair and I feel so ugly now bc I used to love my hair but now it’s super thin and still falling out I hope you see this bc this vid was from awhile back😊
Can platelet goes up anytime if someone start to recover from an anemia??
Which iron did you take ??
I overlooked all the symptoms but hair loss was my main concern. I had fuzzy vision episodes, intense tinnitus, greyish-tan skin, always cold and preferred heat, lightheadedness, fast heartbeat, tiredness, etc. There's probably more but like I said, I overlooked my symptoms.
My ferritin level was almost at a zero, so my doctor put me on a 65mg of iron pills per day (my body took it well thankfully). I also changed up my diet so I would consume meat at almost every meal. Just a little bit over 6 months, I re-took a blood test, and I'm now in the healthy range. It all depends on how much iron you take per day, not just pills. I recovered really quickly! My hair is growing back but I believe it'll take at least a year to look somewhat healthy as it once did.
To anyone who is anemic, you can get through this.
Daisy thanks , I went to the hospital recently for chest pains , shortness of breath, and my doc told me I was anemic . My tiredness is on another level. Dizzy, headaches, weak, hair loss and a weird craving for baking soda.
I’m not always cold, indeed I like the cold . Fuzzy vision , and feeling off key all the symptoms I now have
@CarelessFreak I had scalp pains but I don't think it was because of my anemia. I think it was because I tied my hair up too frequently, so I stopped putting my hair up and it worked. If you're having scalp pains, maybe it was caused by an external factor? But if everything you're doing to fix it isn't working, go to the doctor ASAP!
Was your hemoglobin normal? Mine is but I have all these symptoms... never had my ferritin checked
@@PromyseKidLANDTV Mine was low as well. You should have yours check
OMG, I have exactly the same symptoms. How much was your ferritin before being treated, if I can ask ?
Now I know why my hair would fall out...it was so depressing!
Me too!! It was depressing but now I know why!!
I hope you're all better🤗
DITTO
How is ur hair fall now
Same here,☹️ thin hair and no proper ends
I feel like crying because I’m going through this right now, THANK YOU sooooooo much for sharing.💖
Summary: She was anaemic, lost lots of hair, took mega food blood builder supplements (find on the net), and she regained her health inc hair.
Thanks for summary
A N Thank you❤️❤️❤️❤️
No name of the pills in the summary lol
Some people want to watch the video that's not familiar with iron deficiencies. This video is not that long. Smh.
Omg thank you ❤️
Just found out today that I have very low iron and I'm 14. It is a shock but when I heard you talking about your ears hurting it reminded me of my physical education class and when I'd run too much I was in so much pain because of my ears. My ears would hurt to the point I would almost cry and I don't cry often but the pain was too much but I played it off and told my teachers and they agreed it was nothing. I finally understand that my body was giving me warnings. Thank you
I’m 14 and I’ve had iron and vitamin deficiency anemia for many years now. And I related to this video so much that I even cried. Tnx I always thought like I was alone in those struggles. And I appreciate knowing ur story. 💛
Omg! I'm glad I found this! I have hair loss, cold all the time, heavy long periods, faint/dizzy...I felt this way for years and never knew why. Made a drs appt. Thanks for this video!
My haemoglobin was down to 1.6 and near death but was given an iron transfusion not a blood transfusion which worked extremely well!
Soon after being diagnosed with anemia my hair began falling out so bad! Thank you for sharing your journey!
I take my iron pills at night right before bed and by the time I wake up I don't have to deal with the stomach ache because I've slept through it.
Tenisha Valdez That's what I do, too.
Yes me too! Works wonders 😊
Me too.
Why the hell didn’t I think of that
Same
I feel like crying listening to your story. The EXACT same thing happened to me 😢
Also coffee and tea can block iron absorption, my doctor told me
You are right and dairy products too. Try and have them 1-2 hours before or after taking the medication.
I've been screwing myself with tea & dairy. I drink tea with milk all day. The only iron I was getting was from a womens one a day and I'd take it with toast & cottage cheese. I'm an idiot.
looool we all do it.. I didn't even know about the dairy but if you aren't a doctor you wouldn't really know
@@danceswithneon you can still have it. Just two hours or more before or after.
Sadly yes *sigh....I am going to try to drink it less, specifically after meals :) I wish you all luck!
Thank you for this!!! As a 14 year old girl who's been anemic for almost 3 years with a hemoglobin level around 7-9 (it fluctuates) it is nice to hear from someone like me and get some advice! As an athlete, it is very embarrassing when i pass out after just running a quarter mile or even getting out of bed. And the hair loss... after brushing my hair, the amount stuck in me brush is insane. My doctor also recommends i take my iron pills with orange juice because of the vitamin c. I get a blood transfusion tmrw and i always feel so much better afterwards.
I've been anemic for 7 months and just found out at the E.R. it's terrifying you're helping me relax (i've been having panic attacks daily) thank you
I'm so glad I found this video because I have been suffering with severe hair loss which I thought was because of relaxers but now I'm starting to think it's because I'm anemic which I have been in the past
Sue Sue me too... I really thought it was just my relaxer but after my check up at the doctors I realized it is because of my low red blood cell level
Same
Sue Sue orange juice typically assists with the iron breaking down in the body because it’s easier to absorb. If taken with something with out vitamin c iron supplements can cause constipation! Peace love and blessings 😉❤️❤️❤️
Please be careful with using relaxers. Yes they will cause you to have fibroid tumors.
omg im a a vegetarian and parttime vegan my hair starting to thin in the last few months. i blamed relaxers too. my docs never said i had a iron deficiency a while back only vit.D, but this was when my hair was in good shape, maybe its caught up to me. i noticed a big change in the color of my lips recently (more pink less gray) when i started taking my iron with no food just orange juice. and they became way less dry. but i dont take it everyday. now im wondering if i should start doing it daily and it will help my hair. 🤔🤔
I've been NEEDING this story . I've been struggling with anemia since I was in middle school, I'm 28 now & I feel my anemia is getting WORSE . Yesterday I had chest pain & rapid heart rate , I was scared . Heading to the store now to pick these up , will return with an update in about a month !
Update?
@@helari4070 SIS ! Thank you for reminding me to update . BEST IRON SUPPLEMENTS I HAVE EVER USED IN MY LIFE & I WILL NEVER GO BACK ! Even now I recommend them to everyone . Also I thought I had alopecia in the crown of my head because a small patch would NEVER grow . It's grown soooo much now the crown of my head is unrecognizable! To think it was all because of low iron . I do make sure I massage my scalp when washing or applying oils just to stimulate the area but homegirl didn't lie not once in this video . EVERYTHING WAS GOOD HELPFUL INFO !!!!!!!
Try it & I pray it works for you ❤️❤️❤️❤️
@@litebrite05 thats good to hear. I started takin pills couple days ago. How long did it take to see the difference?
Literally thnx because this whole video just explained my life right now😞
Shes got beautiful big eyes..I love it.hair also nice.
Thank you for sharing your story. I was tested and found out I was anemic. Mine is due to heavy periods. I have had this all my life. I have begun using the Megafood Blood builder, Floradix liquid iron or House of Herbs Blackstrap Molasses. Also, I juice spinach, kale, beet and other iron rich foods. I will go back to do a blood test within a month to see what improvements have happened. I wish you continued health.
Crown of Elegance I haven't tasted Blackstrap Molasses in a while but I will start back taking it. My Hair only grows when I install box braids but I also prepoo it with the Aloe Vera Leaf & dampen it with Rosewater before I wash it
Spinach is not good. Raw form is even worse because it contains iron blockers. Look it up, there’s many articles written about this misconception.
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This happened to me. I had already finished college, but decided to go back to school & was grinding so hard by working & going to school. I started having the same symptoms...but I'm a health freak so it was weird for me to have heart palpitations.
I went to the doctor because my school advisor noticed I was different. My hemoglobin levels had dropped to a 4. The doctor tried to force me to go to the hospital but I refused to go. I told her I know what to do. & I refused to take the iron pills they tried to give me because I know the form of ferrous they use is awful, cheap, & causes constipation.
I went & got hemaplex (it's a blood building iron supplement form of ferrous amino acid chelation, No constipation). I started eating red meat again, which I wasn't at the time, & I started eating lentils, black beans, & tons of spinach, & kale. I also started drinking nettle tea & stopped drinking coffee, no wine.
I got my levels up to an 8 the following week. The doctor backed off about threatening to force me to go get a transfusion. The week after that I got them up to a 10.
Having heavy menstrual cycles plus being on the go w/o having time to take care of myself (stopping to eat) is the root cause. I don't take hemaplex anymore. I actually take the mega foods blood builder tablets once a day (twice a day during the week of my period) & I also take a shot of Gaia herb's liquid iron. Going to juice generation to get their juice "the professional" helps because it contains Swiss chard, kale, & wheatgrass. Also juicing with beets, apples, a lime, ginger, kale, & spinach is also a good idea.
This video was really good & more women need to see this.
Janiel Sewell I live in NYC, I was quoting what the doctor told me. So, to answer your unsolicited question: on the planet Earth this occurred. I think, if you actually take the time to watch this video she also said the doctor made her go to the emergency room to get a blood transfusion.
Please do not involved me in your petty need for drama & if you are not here to respond with something informative that improves upon what's being said, keep scrolling and remain silent.
I think on planet earth, it's also totally fine to also post my experience as it relates to this video about anemia.
Janiel Sewell well, your tone could be interpreted in anyway, however I doubted that you were, & I honestly do not care. Stop coming on here attempting to tell people how to be, & passing judgement on people's experiences. Once again if you're not coming here to provide more information or share something relevant, keep it moving.
I've had 2 iron infusions after giving birth. My recommendation is....Make sure you check for uterine fibroids or polyps if your periods are extremely heavy and painful. That's what caused me to be iron deficient.
I wish you ladies the best.
thank you for sharing your story! i’m 16 and have been experiencing all of the symptoms of anemia for years, dizziness, blurry vision, pale hands, pica, everything. yesterday i was tested and found out that i have iron deficient anemia with a hb level of 6.9. doctors suggested a blood transfusion but right now i’ve been prescribed iron pills and hopefully they’ll help. it can be scary discovering you have something like anemia but it’s nice to hear about other people’s experiences! 😊
You just got my faith back!! I will get to work on this problem ASAP!! 🙏 it's just so depressing to see how I'm loosing all my hair. Thank you so much to anyone posting their videos to help others! God bless you!
howz it now?
When I was in my 20s my blood levels stayed around the same as yours. In my early 30s ..BOOM!!!!! Autoimmune disorders started popping up out of the blue ... crohns, RA, polyarteritis vasculitis. My life has never been the same. Keep an eye on your immune system
Same here, and getting braces on at 29 made things even worse. I'll be 32 in March and am FINALLY getting my body healed. I would literally get so depressed and cry always being in pain and tired and hair thinning. Now I drink celery juice every morning, then 30 mins later drink my heavy metal detox smoothie (look up the Medical Medium), and I drink blood purifier tea from goodesscollection.com. My hair is thick and healthy and I'm finally pregnant!
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@ b vivid75 I know it's awful I was 26 when diagnosed with ulcerative colitis and since turning 30 holly shit problems with my heart although its considered a benign condition it's still scary bad anxiety just awful
S H yeah I’ll be 45 this year and I definitely worry about other ailments as I age In combination with what I already have
@@bvivid1975 well I wish you good health from here on out I really do! Look after yourself eat well etc etc
I hate the cold too and I love heat!!!
Love the cold sweat a lot
I love the heat too.i use a heating pad
Nice trick..but you gotta deal with the constipation the next day lol
Not a golden rule don't worry
@@sama.akandaka8711 Eat and take extra fiber.
You have lived my life. I am still struggling with this. Thanks for sharing your story. I don't feel so alone.
I’ve been searching about iron deficiency the whole day. Thanks amena
Thanks for your clip. I’m glad it was still here after all these years. Hope your well
My level was 4 when I went to the doctor and she just gave me medicine :( now I am taking all the required medication and it is 9 now! wooo
Ask your Dr about recommending you for Iron IV. Certainly have me feeling better.
Tammythekitten That's still pretty low. Iron I.V. worked best for me. Also I take one iron supplement with a vitamin D and one or two fiber pills about 5 days a week. You will really feel a lot better if you can get your numbers higher.
Yes the iron IV has really boosted my ferritin levels. i've also started taking vitamin D tablets also
I am up to 13 now. My doctor gave me some Iron III I believe and I only take it during my monthly cycle. That's what she said. Can't feel a big difference though but I hope my hair will be back to normal.
Tammythekitten you really should consider the iron IV treatments . Mine went up from 5 to 96 after 4 sessions.
I actually relate with this, im 15 and my anemia level is at 6 and im experiencing hair loss this is effecting my mental health dramatically i don’t go out side or hang out with my friends anymore do to my hair fall I’m praying my hair grows back
She's beautiful
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All Amena's are, like my mom!
She sure is 😍
Yes she is mashallah
Aww that's so nice
Thanks so much! I was sitting up in the middle of the night and I couldn't put my finger on why I was losing my hair, feeling dizzy and nails all brittle.... Usually it was neva a problem for those things to grow it was embarrassing cause my hair looked tapered in the back. This video has given me direction and it seems like I made this video cause it fit what I was going through so well. I'm cold and bald headed and that has really played on my emotions. Thanks so much for the time you took to share it has really helped me to understand how anemia and hair loss goes hand and hand. Thanks again!
This was so freaking relatable! When I noticed a lot of hair loss and broken ends I would always search ways on how I could make my hair stronger and thicker, and every video I found recommended oil treatments. It never worked. Like you, I just concluded that it was a genetic thing and I should get over it. But it was always an embarrassing thing to talk about when everyone I know has amazing gorgeous hair. Until recently, I went to go donate blood and they told me my iron level were critically low and that I should work on getting them up. It wasn't until then that I connected a lot of dots and now I'm taking iron pills. It's been a very recent thing, but already my hair feels amazing and people are noticing!!!!! I don't feel as tired or out of breath anymore. Thank you for sharing your story. I know other people are going to come across it and this will definitely help them out!
Was ur hairloss like really bad bad?did u grow it all back?
@@fouziamuhammad5980 Yeah, it was really bad. My hair had broken off on the ends, and was super thin all around. I think a lot of the people around me often recognized me as the girl with thin hair. Now, my hair has grown back and gotten thicker. It's healthier, shinier, and fuller so people still comment on my hair but for opposite reasons
@@daisym1448 omg thnk u im going through this I had thi k hair I lost most of it fue to iron deficiency I wanna grow it back how long did this take u?
How long did it take for u to grow back ur hair again and thicker too? It’s almost about to be an year but my hair is still kinda thin, it’s better than before ig, I had loose curly hair but after anemia there was no signs of my curls. Been taking iron pills but I stopped taking them regularly cuz my haemoglobin was back to normal, after doing a test again I’ve found out my ferritin is still low that’s why my hair aren’t growing faster or thicker although they are a lot better than before.
If u could please share what else you did to retain ur iron levels because I’m feeling kinda demotivated as my hair aren’t growing as they should have :((
I believe her because when I'm pregnant my hair grows thick & fast because I take all the supplements I'm supposed to & iron & folic acid were part of my daily life. I think I'll revisit my pre-natal self care routine & see what happens...
My levels were a 4! By the Grace of God, I drove to the ER and had a blood transfusion that night. Within hours and the next day my hemoglobin went up to a 9. Now I've been taking the Blood Builder iron supplements as well and now its a 12.
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I’m going through all of this now while 6 months pregnant! I was diagnosed with mild anemia before but when I stop my iron pills my symptoms are so bad. Sometimes I can’t cook for myself because I get so weak and my baby is just like I’m dumb hungry. You made me realize that I actual been dealing with this since 2016 when I started seeing my hair get thin while curly. I’m getting my blood work at my next ultrasound, so I’ll tell them to look at my red blood count.
I’m pre anemic (i have iron but will not store it) and I too lose hair and ur story gives me hope
This video just gave me life!!! I’ve been searching and searching for an iron pill that would not cause constipation or upset my stomach. Thank you for posting this.
Wow! I was diagnosed with anemia and I also had trouble taking the pills. I never thought about it causing my hair loss! Thank you so much for this video. I now have hope!
Low ferritin levels also plays an important factor to hair loss. Great video!
What would you do about that?
Just had my 1st iron shot aweek ago and i feel a whole lot different now. Energised and happy. My cravings are gone. I used to chew on raw rice (Yes i know its gross 😂) but now i'm not. Going for my 2nd tomorrow. I just hope this difficiency gets healed forever.
Thank you so much for making this video. I have iron deficiency anemia with low blood platelet count, and it's ruined my beautiful long curly hair, I was so worried why my hair wasn't growing, and was thinning, and all my chronic fatigue, I too went in for a general checkup and my blood results came back that I am anemic, I was so confused because I had no idea, but it makes so much sense now! If you reading this have had similar symptoms with no explanation than I'd recommend getting your blood checked.
I can’t believe I’m just now finding this video! I really needed to see that and almost everything you went through I did or worse. Thank You Jesus for directing me here. 🥺❤️
I have severe anemia caused by my fibroid. I had to literally use adult diapers and go thru maybe 3-4 a day. It's no joke. My levels were so low I had to have about 8 iron infusion treatments. I'm feeling a little better. I do watch what I eat. You want to avoid foods that flare up your fibroid if that's the cause of your anemia. My diet is more greens, veggies, fruit and protein (that is not from animal) diet. It has helped reduce excessive bleeding tremendously. Also take blackstrap molasses, lemon and water concoction every day.
CJ M I have the same. I needed blood transfusion though, 1 bag, I am taking fibristal to reduce the fibroids and now Im on iron pills, etc. Im always tired even after a good night sleep. I have to eat red meat again. Hopefully in 3 months I will be better. How are you now?
i have been diagnosed with anemia, but not fibroids. I've tried using Ferratin tabs daily, per dr. 's recommendation. Though my stomach tolerated the pills well, they did cause me some constipation and I noticed the heaviest period of my life. When my blood test was retaken, iron levels were same or down on some #'s. Since then, I've stopped taking the iron pills and am trying to correct the iron issues strictly with diet corrections. I'm interested to see the next result. I am working with my doctor and follow ups to hopefully resolve the issue. While she has mentioned, quite off the cuff, which is disturbing, the possible need for hysterectomy, I am adamant about finding the source or cause of this issue prior to removing organs in a process of elimination style of diagnosis. It's good to read others experience regarding this.
Instead of taking the iron pills which need vitamin c to really be absorbed. Why don't you try a multivitamin aimed at pregnant women or women trying to get pregnant. They contain Iron and all the complimentary vitamins necessary to keep optimum health. Also, if you can tolerate nuts keep a box of them mixed with raisins and dried peaches to hand and take a handful of them as a snack.
Janice B I’ve had 4 blood transfusions within the width of 2 days due to heavy periods and not having enough iron. I’m literally 11 and as well as this I have an MRI scan still because I have a thing called bicornate uterus! I’ve been put on iron syrup. I literally couldn’t walk up the stairs without getting breathless and I remember when I got really heavy and bad I walked down the stairs and because I had lost so much blood I was dizzy and I got down and went to my mum she knew I wasn’t okay then I just fainted in her arms!
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Mega Food Blood Builder is everything! It helped me so much. Your iron should always come from a Plant source (thanks Dr.Sebi).
Why? I've heard the opposite because when a hematocrit is ultra-low, the idea is to raise your stores that are depleted. The stores are what keep you going. An excellent product by Solgar Gentle Iron is one of the best products on the market. It's half the price of that product and there is no potential to overdose, just because of the way it is made. The less you need, the product adjusts. That's what people, especially women, worry about when they take an iron product. In one month, you watch the worst of your symptoms disappear. If you bruise easily, that's also a symptom and sleep a lot, that's another. Most people, especially women, should have their blood for a hematocrit twice a year just to know where they are.
Absolute nonsense. The best source of iron is from animal food
As Sm incorrect. Half the iron from animal products are called HEM iron. People who consume HEM-iron seriously increase their risk of coronary heart disease. Secondly meat is very acidic also increases low density lipoprotein which creates plaque in the arteries which slows down blood flow. The exact opposite of what an anemic wants. Spinach has more iron than meat anyways
MsBROWNIEBABE did it help your hair thicken or grow back?
Wow that's what I use as well. It works fast.
I have thick curly hair and can totally relate because I’m iron deficient too and my hair took a beating due to my condition. I knew I was getting better when my hair start to come back alive. I also take those pills and found it through some research too. I got mine on amazon.
I was wondering when you started taking the iron how long when your hair grew back thicker? I struggled with anemia for years and my hair got so thin it like a sheer curtain. But all the vitamins my doctor prescribes me make me sick and hurt my stomach
Can you plz share how much you weigh / your height? Because I am a tiny person and wanna make sure it’s safe for me!
how long did it take before your hair started growing again?
I was diagnosed yesterday.... I want to cry. The being cold ALL OF THE TIME (have the heater on me right now). I am going out today and getting the blood builder. I saw it in the store and thought another marketing gimmick to get people to buy. Now I need a blood builder, have been needing it. thank you
The weird thing, I actually like being cold. It gives me more reason to snuggle up in bed. Lol
That's so weird! My level was 4, but there was no mention of a blood transfusion. I just got a prescription of iron pills. I was on it for a couple of months, now I take it over the counter. I am no longer anemic due to iron deficiency, I just take it to maintain my levels. Thank you for sharing your story!
This is interesting because when I found out mines was 5, the doctor told me that if I didn't get a blood transfusion, I could pass out, even when driving. She got mad when I told her I wanted an iron infusion instead.
mshev100, ikr. I'm anemic and have been my entire life. I was born that way. I've been on iron my entire life. I've never gotten over a 6 and was never told I need a transfusion. Hmm
@@aquafina6544 try organic spirulina powder it takes time but it worked for me
What tipe of iron did you took please?
I was told I was anemic as a teen and was treated with shots and pills for some time. FF 10 years laters, wash day, I always had a snowball size of hair shed and until my mom pointed it out I didn't know that the backs of my legs were purple and looked bruised, a bit like lace I supposed, like i'd been beaten up, I couldn't walk even walk down the grocery store aisle in my boots without getting tired and 'm pretty sure I had a lack of oxygen to my brain..I was cold inside and intolerant to the heat outside..One look at my legs and MY MOM'S doctor told me to get some iron asap. Now here we are about 10 months later and my hair just stopped falling out about 3 months ago, yay! My legs are still a little "lacey" and I honestly think I need a higher dose of iron but needless to say, that shit is important lol I couldn't even stand up at work without getting lightheaded. Thought I was dieing or something!
Geleesa D my eyelashes are falling out too.
Mana TJ Liquid iron does not upset your stomach the way pills do. You should try that if you can’t tolerate the pills.
Crying at this comment my hair is falling out and I have them same purple bruised look on the back of my legs. Started on regular iron tablets from the doctor but they really hurt my stomach
Someone please reply. So recently I noticed my hair was shedding a lot more than usual, I’ve never had this issue before. I’m getting a blood test to see if my iron is too low soon In case. I am pale (have been for years though) feel out of breath and pant a lot when i walk up like 2-3 flights of stairs especially in school omg the worst. (Been like that for years) I get ringing noises in my ears sometimes randomly, I’m kinda weak but I guess I never excersize so that’s why, I do sometimes feel dizzy and very lightheaded only on my period really. But for the past 4-5 months I’ve been taking multivitamins with iron in it so can I still have low iron? I’m hoping this is the reason my hair is shedding so I can have hope my hair will grow back. My hairs been significantly thinner than what it once was for at least a year but I didn’t really realise until I noticed my hair was shedding a lot more than usual. I’ve been taking iron supplements for about a week now but no change in my hair shedding.
I recommend eating iron rich food..red meat, kale, dark green veggies, etc. Poor diet affects your energy levels. In your case medication works. They give iron pills to pregnant females too. I try to incorporate daily vitamins, but certain veggies have different minerals and vitamins better than any pill. I have family members with this issue.
Thank you so much. I've been praying for an answer to my lack of energy, dizziness headache and hair loss. Wow I'm going to try that supplement. I will let you know the results.😁
I have the same problem. My levels dropped to 7.6, Heavy periods for years. I thought I was just out of shape too. I also had a vitamin D deficiency. Blackstrap molasses unsulfured 40% 2 tablespoons and cream a wheat 50% iron. It's better than the pills. Oh and liver it's full of iron. Mmmm😋
I have iron deficiency anaemia - I've had it since at least August of this year. It's not the first time either. The first time I had it, I never went to the doctor. I basically self-diagnosed myself when I was 19 which meant I didn't take it seriously but I knew that's what I had, I had lost lot of hair and was starting to get lots of small bald patches. I made an effort to start eating more iron and nutritional things and over the years my hair got thicker again. By the way, my hair is pretty much exactly like yours Amena, same curls, same length and colour. I'm 22 now and since the first hair loss, my hair recovered back to being thick, though not to the previous extent but it was thick enough and the curls went back to thick and chunky rather than thin and whispy and frizzy looking, but in August I started to notice again they were looking thin and whispy around the crown of my hair but I didn't really think much of it. When I had my period in that month, I suddenly was having extreme dizziness every time I moved to the point where I was losing my balance and falling over. I told the doctor I was certain that I was anaemic but he was insistent that it was a middle ear infection and prescribed me middle ear infection tablets which I decided not to go and get. I was having nearly all the symptoms of iron deficiency: extreme dizzyness, lethargy, feeling cold, pica syndrome and the hair loss. Also from using MyFitnessPal app I was seeing that I wasn't getting any iron in my diet. I scheduled for a blood test which confirmed I'm anaemic. I started taking iron tablets less than a week ago. This week, everytime I touched my hair, balls of it were just coming out in droves and when I washed and combed it a few days ago, I lost a ton of hair and the bald patches are all back again. The hair on top of my head has no volume now, i've lost a lot of it where I used to have lots of curls there and it doesn't look nice so I'm keeping my hair tied back or wearing my wig. Sorry for the looong comment, I just wanted to share my experience. I know how heart breaking losing your hair can be but I wanted to give some hope to anyone in my situation that it will grow back, as long as you fix the iron defficiency. I ordered the Hair Jazz hair growth products which previously helped my hair to grow longer and grow new hairs last year. Wish me luck for growing my hair back!
Alisha Jackson Thank you for sharing. I remember my hair falling out when I gave birth to my baby and shampooing my hair with rosemary oil drops in my shampoo and really putting a lot of heat especially in the areas I was balding with a hair dryer after taking a shower helped. Now I didn't know why my hair was falling out in clumps. Your story confirms my anemia is back from stress and not eating healthy and the need to slow down and get proper rest and sleep. Ty again!
- - Hi, I'm sorry you're going through it too but you are very welcome, I'm glad I could help you with my comment. I guess your next step is to go for a blood test to determine what it is you need, most likely you just need to be on some form of iron tablets to get your iron stocks back up. I've never had kids myself but my mam got it after giving birth too. Except for my hair loss, all of the other symptoms disappeared instantly as soon as i started taking the iron (ferrous fumarate). Wishing you all the best in your recovery.
Hi.. your comment was 9 months ago.. can you please share about current situation. Does taking daily iron helps growing hair thick and back to normal ??
Thank you so much for sharing
Have you tried ayurvedic ways to grow you hair out
Good luck
If you want to increase the absorption of iron, drink it with something acidic, like orange juice.
Try blackstrap molasses. It's rich in iron and gentle on the stomach. Twice a day I drink a hemp milk smoothie that includes blackstrap molasses along with vitamin C powder. Maybe add some berries. It won't be the most delicious thing you've ever tasted but it works.
deepcreep98 Blackstrap molasses works wonders for the body!
Plantation Black Stap Organic molasses saved me my iron went from a 5 to a 12
I will try this, add it in a banana smoothie for breakfast or my oatmeal!
@@capricornlove4816 that sounds yummy
@@theniceone26 I'm taking iron, but I don't think they're working. My hair is still thin and keeps falling out. I purchased BSM today .. I usually drink Coco Tea, and hot tea.. can I mix it with those items.
This was a God send. My hair thinned out. I have seen a lot of dermatologists, about it. Lots of blood tests. Spent lots of money trying this and that. I had given up until I saw this. I have anemia. I get tired exercising too. I never connected the dots. I bought the tablets you recommend and what a difference within a week. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.
Thank you so much. I've tried so many products, I've had blood transfusions and losing my hair. I will try this out. Thank you. You're so beautiful
Girl I can so relate. I have acute anemia. I can't do the iron tabs either. Always upset my stomach. I only recently ending of 2018 I found out that folic acid was good for anemia. That's what I've been taking since. No stomach issues no nausea no headaches. In addition to the folic acid I also take omega 3 and vitamin B6.
Omgosh I'm experiencing the same symptoms... With the hair, the feeling faint up the stairs or even just walking... Got worse when I went to a different country for 6 months and beef was super expensive! Bought iron pills to try today, thank you so much for sharing! Glad I'm not the only one
Also try to avoid dairy cause it interrupts the absorption of iron
Or at least avoid having it an hour before and after taking iron
I’d get really bad restless legs when I get anemic, and I’d faint a lot 😰
Can we eat curd? Does it interrupt absorbtion of iron??
Cafferine is bad if u low on lron
Question is it good to excercise WHILE getting Iron up,or AFTER iron is at normal levels? I ask because I know it takes blood to exercise.
@@keyanna2633 i find that when im anaemic exercise is a lot harder due to the lack of oxygenated blood, its harder to catch your breath and can often lead to fainting so i recommend you dont do any intense exercise except for maybe walking until your iron levels are more stable, and once your iron is high enough keep with with a maintenence dose to stop it going low again
i say this as i wasnt allowed to continue PE at school and got kicked off my field hockey team because i fainted a few times in practice and was medically anaemic
hope that helps! :)
@@keyanna2633 try to build up your iron first before starting any extreme exercise ,you genuinly need iron for exercise to be effective anyway
Thank you for the hair loss diagnosis I didn’t realize it was part of my iron anemia 🙏🙏
Yea I’m anemic as well and have been struggling with hair growth
Zina Hockaday how did u kno ur anemic
I have thinning hair spots that are covered by fuller portions of hair - my hair does not usually get to shoulder length. I'm thankful to have a head full of hair considering the anemia
Me to dear guess what I bought multivitamin that pregnant women use to boost my iron intake I'm anemic my hair stopped growing for years it's dry an was thinking I started taking these pills January I have dread locks am my hair is now growing out thicker I actually have to condition my hair to get the roots combed I bought a bottle of chlorophyll as well
I’ve been experiencing hair loss due to Anemia 😩. It’s devastating to say the least. I’ve been wearing wigs, which I surprisingly don’t like that much, even though there are tons of beautiful wigs on the market! I feel self-conscious, and not that Summer is approaching...
krs1 oh how are you now? Any change in your hair? Are you taking pills? Im alsp suffering right now.. hair loss is not a joke!
A few comments, from a medical professional. Iron deficiency anemia is very common, and the treatment should not be blood transfusion! When anemia is severe, but you're still managing your daily activities, as you were, the appropriate treatment would have been IRON, which is the fuel that allows your body to produce its own blood. Unfortunately oral iron is tough to take! And that applies to any formulation! I suspect you did better with the megafood formulation because each tablet only contains 29mgs - most regular formulations contain 65mgs.
If one cannot tolerate oral iron, then the appropriate treatment is an iron infusion - with modern day intravenous formulations one's entire iron deficit can be replaced with 1 or 2 infusions.
Last point - craving for unusual food (or non-foods), especially ICE, is very common in people who are iron deficient. This often occurs before any other symptoms. Women should be alert to this symptoms, and if present should get their iron tested.
If you are severely anemic,yes, you might have to be given blood transfusion unfortunately
Brenda Kabanda Not true, I had Iron and I was 1ng per liter of iron On my blood.
@@NaNa-kd6jr what?????
Brenda Kabanda Yes ?? I tell you what I had ?? 😂
@@NaNa-kd6jr yes, it doesn't matter. For you to be given a blood transfusion because you are anemic is because the doctor must have thought you were in danger. It is never the first form of treatment. I know what I'm talking about. I have chronic anemia and every so often my levels get dangerously low but only once have I been told to have a blood transfusion which I declined. The measurements you gave a irrelevant in that sense that treatments will differ from person to person. I have had lower levels than I had when I was asked to do a blood transfusion and guess what I had no symptoms of anemia, which meant that my body for whatever reason was working perfectly with those low blood level. I was described iron tablets and I was fine. It just happened that I was being tested for something else when that came up. Absolutely irrelevant.
First of all, you are so incredibly beautiful! Secondly, I just got diagnosed with iron anemia. I was dealing with strange symptoms(for two years!!) and I never thought about my iron levels! My doctor didn’t mention a blood transfusion but she said I need iv iron treatments regularly because it was so low (plus iron pills and a high iron diet). Anyways, you remind me of one of my best friends- always working hard and working even if there are trials. So admirable!! Thanks for the video : )
Do you have low vit D?
this video saved my life I related to all of the symptoms and like you said I've always felt fatigue and I never thought anything of it. I went to get my iron checked and it turned out I was severely deficient so I got these same pills and six months later my iron is in the normal range. It's funny that I haven't checked my iron earlier cuz I had a deficiency when I was a kid as well. Best thing about this is I no longer feel like I'm gonna faint after a workout or from standing up and my hair shedding had decreased
Thank you for sharing. Many people don’t know just how serious anemia is. It is critical to be well-informed and to pay attention to our bodies. Here’s to being happy, healthy, prosperous, and whole!
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I live in Canada and they have a different scale to measure haemoglobin and iron but I went through a similar thing a month ago where I went in for a different reason and they did my blood work and were like, "Woah! How you functioning right now!?" Long story short, I had a lot of symptoms that I just thought were normal but now I'm on iron pills three times a day and haven't had a problem with them, but I've had to increase certain other foods in my diet a lot more
This is still helping in 2020! Thank you 🙏🏾
Thank you so much for this video!! Your story is VERY similar to mine. The doctors were so shocked when I was admitted to the emergency room just because I was standing. I don't remember my numbers but they must've been pretty low. I've been putting up with the slow release iron pills but I'm heading to whole foods tomorrow to pick up those instead!
Oh my thank you so much I have been taking them for a month and my hair has stop coming out and now starting to get back really thick and healthy now. I have so much energy now I am a lot better thank you so much. Mega food blood builder makes a difference 🤗
This answered a many questions I didn't know I had. Thank you for sharing. May God bless you!!!
So glad I came across this video! Thanks for sharing your experiences. For over a year, I thought that chronically chapped lips, dry and thinning hair, and even the whole feeling lightheaded when standing too quickly or for long periods of times was actually normal. I just figured I needed to drink more water or take more B vitamins until I had blood work recently showing I was iron-deficient anemic. I really hope I can improve my levels over time, have a healthier diet and eventually better skin and hair...and also not be so fatigued!
I'm an anaemic person as well, last three years ago I had experienced the same situation here and then it took about a year for my hair to regrow again. Now it's 2019 and again my hair is thinning out that I'm even too scared to touch. This is video made me realize some important facts about anaemia. Thanks for sharing.
No amount of sleep is ever enough and I suffer from a 24- hour migraine at least once every two weeks. I feel weak and cold all the time. I also have a section of hair in the back and is brittle and lifeless unlike the rest of my hair. I can't believe I've lived like this since I was a teenager. Thank you for the video. It's definitely time to speak to a specialist.
Yes!! Someone that sounds like me. I've had a lot of the symptoms you've had. I am anemic but wasn't taking it serious. I'm trying to do better now. One thing I didn't know is hair loss being associated with iron deficiency. My hair is extremely thin and doesn't grow like I would like. Hopefully now that I'm taking my iron pills more my hair and most importantly my health will get better. Thanks so much for this video!
OMG I needed this video I have been experiencing all of the above symptoms besides hair loss for a while and thought hmm maybe my anemia is coming back ( I was anemic during both of my pregnancies) but recently my hair started falling out ALOT and watching this I cannot wait for 10am tomorrow to see my doctor and get some answers. Thanks for sharing your story
Does hair grow back after iron deficiency is resolved? Does the hair regains its normal volume too?
Same thing happened to me. the first time i found out i was anemic i pasted out, but i didnt lose hair. but the second time i lost alllot of hair. i now take iron pills regularly to prevent this.
How long did it take for your hair to stop falling? I’ve been taking iron pills for 2 weeks now🥺
I'm glad you're doing better now and have found something that works for you. I take about 70% of the daily recommended amount of iron in my daily multivitamin. I do have to take a multivitamin for health reasons but iron in multivitamins is kind of hard to find (I'm in Belgium / EU).
That is a good percentage because you can get the rest from eating foods with iron. I'm trying to eat more iron-rich foods because I just don't like the idea of taking pills! The ones I use now are vegan and organic so it makes me feel a little better about it!!
I got my multivitamins at our local Aldi of all places. They are effervescent tablets and taste like straight up orange juice. They are nice, and were like 89€ct per tube of 20 tablets. Bargain. I stocked up for the year. Since I found them I do so every year. I have to take them all the time anyway (health issues) and so it's easy to do it this way. They are *great*!
It's my struggle with anemia 😑😑😑😭😭 I'm glad that I found your channel
Thank you so much for this video. My nails are brittle, my hair is thinning, I'm always cold,fatigued and I get dizzy to often than I like. I'm definitely gonna get an appt to the doctor this week. Thank you Amena.
Thank you Amena for being so open about your struggles. My wife-who is also Sudanese-has anemia. She has suffered from the same issues as you, and this video offers a solution.
Since 2 years I have been suffering from hair loss. I thought it would be because of stress or dandruff. This year I got it checked as I started shedding bunch of hair. ☹️☹️☹️😓. I have iron deficiency. Hair loss is depressing 😭😢
I agree. :/
I had hairloss for about the same time before I got checked, I guess acknowledging the problem is hard. I went to the dermatologist and they gave me a lotion and I'm getting my iron and thyroids checked. You should do the same.
You've described so many symtoms that I'm experiencing. I have been diagnosed with low folate levels and a vitamin B deficiency...now I believe I might be full on anemic. Definitely checking out these supplements. Thanks for sharing.
Wow. Your story is similar to mine. I'm so glad that your recovered, you're giving me hope. I'm about 5 weeks into my recovery. I'm taking herbal iron capsules and SsS tonic.
Thank you, I am experiencing the same symptoms. I went to a good Health Food Store and the gave me HEMA-PLEX. I have just started to take it. I was 8.3, in the hospital they gave me iron, and it brought it up to 9.7. I still don’t feel my normal self yet, but I am trying to eat iron enriched food. Thanks for sharing.