Re: anemia

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In a message dated 12/15/01 10:41:47 AM Pacific Standard Time,

robynalbro@... writes:

> My naturopath has me drink lots of water, as well as taking the iron pills

> and it helps me not feel so tired.

I've been a vegetarian for several years. I ate dairy occasionally. Now,

with the fibroid, I'm off dairy and trying to eat as many fruits and

veggies(especially dark green and leafy, and cruciferous) as possible. I'm

also trying to stay away from processed foods. I'm also taking about 6 or 7

vitamin and mineral supplements, plus some Chinese herbs in drops. (Whew!)

Sometimes, I feel like I can't eat anything for fun anymore.

Cheryl

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In a message dated 12/15/01 10:41:47 AM Pacific Standard Time,

robynalbro@... writes:

> My naturopath has me drink lots of water, as well as taking the iron pills

> and it helps me not feel so tired.

I've been a vegetarian for several years. I ate dairy occasionally. Now,

with the fibroid, I'm off dairy and trying to eat as many fruits and

veggies(especially dark green and leafy, and cruciferous) as possible. I'm

also trying to stay away from processed foods. I'm also taking about 6 or 7

vitamin and mineral supplements, plus some Chinese herbs in drops. (Whew!)

Sometimes, I feel like I can't eat anything for fun anymore.

Cheryl

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 12/15/01 10:41:47 AM Pacific Standard Time,

robynalbro@... writes:

> My naturopath has me drink lots of water, as well as taking the iron pills

> and it helps me not feel so tired.

Robyn:

I forgot to ask you about drinking the water. I've heard that before, that

it helps the liver function better. That would be another thing to add to my

list of what I have to eat and drink to get the fibroid to realize it can go

away now!

Cheryl

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 12/15/01 10:41:47 AM Pacific Standard Time,

robynalbro@... writes:

> My naturopath has me drink lots of water, as well as taking the iron pills

> and it helps me not feel so tired.

Robyn:

I forgot to ask you about drinking the water. I've heard that before, that

it helps the liver function better. That would be another thing to add to my

list of what I have to eat and drink to get the fibroid to realize it can go

away now!

Cheryl

[Guest guest]

<Sometimes, I feel like I can't eat anything for fun anymore>

do I hear you there! Robyn A.

Re: anemia

In a message dated 12/15/01 10:41:47 AM Pacific Standard Time,

robynalbro@... writes:

> My naturopath has me drink lots of water, as well as taking the iron pills

> and it helps me not feel so tired.

I've been a vegetarian for several years. I ate dairy occasionally. Now,

with the fibroid, I'm off dairy and trying to eat as many fruits and

veggies(especially dark green and leafy, and cruciferous) as possible. I'm

also trying to stay away from processed foods. I'm also taking about 6 or 7

vitamin and mineral supplements, plus some Chinese herbs in drops. (Whew!)

Sometimes, I feel like I can't eat anything for fun anymore.

Cheryl

[Guest guest]

<Sometimes, I feel like I can't eat anything for fun anymore>

do I hear you there! Robyn A.

Re: anemia

In a message dated 12/15/01 10:41:47 AM Pacific Standard Time,

robynalbro@... writes:

> My naturopath has me drink lots of water, as well as taking the iron pills

> and it helps me not feel so tired.

I've been a vegetarian for several years. I ate dairy occasionally. Now,

with the fibroid, I'm off dairy and trying to eat as many fruits and

veggies(especially dark green and leafy, and cruciferous) as possible. I'm

also trying to stay away from processed foods. I'm also taking about 6 or 7

vitamin and mineral supplements, plus some Chinese herbs in drops. (Whew!)

Sometimes, I feel like I can't eat anything for fun anymore.

Cheryl

[Guest guest]

No, I am not. He didn't say anything about water, although when I went for

my recent pre-employment physical (to another doctor) they noticed a trace

of protein in my blood and suggested I drink lots - of anything. I still

don't know where the protein came from.

I didn't know that drinking water helps anemia, although I believe there is

oxygen in water so perhaps it helps to oxygenate the system. Maybe that's why.

I will definitely start drinking water! And the yellow dock, I think I will

try that, too. Is it pleasant to take?

At 12/15/01 01:41 PM, Robyn Albro wrote:

>Are you drinking lots of water too? My naturopath has me drink lots of

>water, as well as taking the iron pills and it helps me not feel so

>tired. I also take Yellow Dock, a herb that helps anemia. I know about

>being depressed and not taking my vitamins. He has told me it is okay to

>miss a day or two a week. Seems like you are very anemic, and it takes a

>while to come back from that. Hang in there. Robyn A.

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No, I am not. He didn't say anything about water, although when I went for

my recent pre-employment physical (to another doctor) they noticed a trace

of protein in my blood and suggested I drink lots - of anything. I still

don't know where the protein came from.

I didn't know that drinking water helps anemia, although I believe there is

oxygen in water so perhaps it helps to oxygenate the system. Maybe that's why.

I will definitely start drinking water! And the yellow dock, I think I will

try that, too. Is it pleasant to take?

At 12/15/01 01:41 PM, Robyn Albro wrote:

>Are you drinking lots of water too? My naturopath has me drink lots of

>water, as well as taking the iron pills and it helps me not feel so

>tired. I also take Yellow Dock, a herb that helps anemia. I know about

>being depressed and not taking my vitamins. He has told me it is okay to

>miss a day or two a week. Seems like you are very anemic, and it takes a

>while to come back from that. Hang in there. Robyn A.

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At 12/15/01 01:55 PM, SiCanto@... wrote:

>That would be another thing to add to my

>list of what I have to eat and drink to get the fibroid to realize it can go

>away now!

Are there certain foods then that will help fibroids to die off, shrink or

not grow in the first place? If so, is there a list anywhere?

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At 12/15/01 01:55 PM, SiCanto@... wrote:

>That would be another thing to add to my

>list of what I have to eat and drink to get the fibroid to realize it can go

>away now!

Are there certain foods then that will help fibroids to die off, shrink or

not grow in the first place? If so, is there a list anywhere?

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At 12/15/01 01:55 PM, SiCanto@... wrote:

>That would be another thing to add to my

>list of what I have to eat and drink to get the fibroid to realize it can go

>away now!

Are there certain foods then that will help fibroids to die off, shrink or

not grow in the first place? If so, is there a list anywhere?

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---I was little anemic when i had my fibroids. I have found a juice

mixture of carrott, apple and spinach(dark leaves) or parsley.Prepare

it daily fresh Two carrotts half an apple few leaves of spinach.. be

careful if you are diabetic may be you should not drink the carrott

every day because it has high sugar content.It is hard to drink it

the first day but slowly you will get used to it.I do very good

whenever i take it, I dont feel tired and dont need to take afternoon

naps.This was recommended by the TBN's doctor. In

uterinefibroids@y..., rumarr@g... wrote:

> I am severly anemic. Was put on iron supplements which helped. Am

> told I need immediate hysterectomy before my next period so

hemoglobin

> does not drop (it was 5.9). I am 51 and would prefer waiting but am

> told fibroids are rapidly growing and hysterectomy is my only

option.

[Guest guest]

---I was little anemic when i had my fibroids. I have found a juice

mixture of carrott, apple and spinach(dark leaves) or parsley.Prepare

it daily fresh Two carrotts half an apple few leaves of spinach.. be

careful if you are diabetic may be you should not drink the carrott

every day because it has high sugar content.It is hard to drink it

the first day but slowly you will get used to it.I do very good

whenever i take it, I dont feel tired and dont need to take afternoon

naps.This was recommended by the TBN's doctor. In

uterinefibroids@y..., rumarr@g... wrote:

> I am severly anemic. Was put on iron supplements which helped. Am

> told I need immediate hysterectomy before my next period so

hemoglobin

> does not drop (it was 5.9). I am 51 and would prefer waiting but am

> told fibroids are rapidly growing and hysterectomy is my only

option.

[Guest guest]

---I was little anemic when i had my fibroids. I have found a juice

mixture of carrott, apple and spinach(dark leaves) or parsley.Prepare

it daily fresh Two carrotts half an apple few leaves of spinach.. be

careful if you are diabetic may be you should not drink the carrott

every day because it has high sugar content.It is hard to drink it

the first day but slowly you will get used to it.I do very good

whenever i take it, I dont feel tired and dont need to take afternoon

naps.This was recommended by the TBN's doctor. In

uterinefibroids@y..., rumarr@g... wrote:

> I am severly anemic. Was put on iron supplements which helped. Am

> told I need immediate hysterectomy before my next period so

hemoglobin

> does not drop (it was 5.9). I am 51 and would prefer waiting but am

> told fibroids are rapidly growing and hysterectomy is my only

option.

[Guest guest]

I take a dropperful of yellow dock tincture 3x a day in 1/2 to 1 glass of water.

You can also get pills instead. Taste, not great, but not as bad as like

goldenseal. I just toss it down. My naturopath told me about drinking water

when I was so anemic I was getting light headed (when I was having to change

tampons about every 20 minutes for 2 hours one time). He said it would increase

the fluid in my system. I've done that since then and it has definitely helped.

Of course, the big thing is to get the heavy periods stopped and we are working

on that. If you want to talk to me in more detail you can e-mail me directly.

Good luck. Robyn A.

Re: anemia

No, I am not. He didn't say anything about water, although when I went for

my recent pre-employment physical (to another doctor) they noticed a trace

of protein in my blood and suggested I drink lots - of anything. I still

don't know where the protein came from.

I didn't know that drinking water helps anemia, although I believe there is

oxygen in water so perhaps it helps to oxygenate the system. Maybe that's

why.

I will definitely start drinking water! And the yellow dock, I think I will

try that, too. Is it pleasant to take?

At 12/15/01 01:41 PM, Robyn Albro wrote:

>Are you drinking lots of water too? My naturopath has me drink lots of

>water, as well as taking the iron pills and it helps me not feel so

>tired. I also take Yellow Dock, a herb that helps anemia. I know about

>being depressed and not taking my vitamins. He has told me it is okay to

>miss a day or two a week. Seems like you are very anemic, and it takes a

>while to come back from that. Hang in there. Robyn A.

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[Guest guest]

I take a dropperful of yellow dock tincture 3x a day in 1/2 to 1 glass of water.

You can also get pills instead. Taste, not great, but not as bad as like

goldenseal. I just toss it down. My naturopath told me about drinking water

when I was so anemic I was getting light headed (when I was having to change

tampons about every 20 minutes for 2 hours one time). He said it would increase

the fluid in my system. I've done that since then and it has definitely helped.

Of course, the big thing is to get the heavy periods stopped and we are working

on that. If you want to talk to me in more detail you can e-mail me directly.

Good luck. Robyn A.

Re: anemia

No, I am not. He didn't say anything about water, although when I went for

my recent pre-employment physical (to another doctor) they noticed a trace

of protein in my blood and suggested I drink lots - of anything. I still

don't know where the protein came from.

I didn't know that drinking water helps anemia, although I believe there is

oxygen in water so perhaps it helps to oxygenate the system. Maybe that's

why.

I will definitely start drinking water! And the yellow dock, I think I will

try that, too. Is it pleasant to take?

At 12/15/01 01:41 PM, Robyn Albro wrote:

>Are you drinking lots of water too? My naturopath has me drink lots of

>water, as well as taking the iron pills and it helps me not feel so

>tired. I also take Yellow Dock, a herb that helps anemia. I know about

>being depressed and not taking my vitamins. He has told me it is okay to

>miss a day or two a week. Seems like you are very anemic, and it takes a

>while to come back from that. Hang in there. Robyn A.

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[Guest guest]

I take a dropperful of yellow dock tincture 3x a day in 1/2 to 1 glass of water.

You can also get pills instead. Taste, not great, but not as bad as like

goldenseal. I just toss it down. My naturopath told me about drinking water

when I was so anemic I was getting light headed (when I was having to change

tampons about every 20 minutes for 2 hours one time). He said it would increase

the fluid in my system. I've done that since then and it has definitely helped.

Of course, the big thing is to get the heavy periods stopped and we are working

on that. If you want to talk to me in more detail you can e-mail me directly.

Good luck. Robyn A.

Re: anemia

No, I am not. He didn't say anything about water, although when I went for

my recent pre-employment physical (to another doctor) they noticed a trace

of protein in my blood and suggested I drink lots - of anything. I still

don't know where the protein came from.

I didn't know that drinking water helps anemia, although I believe there is

oxygen in water so perhaps it helps to oxygenate the system. Maybe that's

why.

I will definitely start drinking water! And the yellow dock, I think I will

try that, too. Is it pleasant to take?

At 12/15/01 01:41 PM, Robyn Albro wrote:

>Are you drinking lots of water too? My naturopath has me drink lots of

>water, as well as taking the iron pills and it helps me not feel so

>tired. I also take Yellow Dock, a herb that helps anemia. I know about

>being depressed and not taking my vitamins. He has told me it is okay to

>miss a day or two a week. Seems like you are very anemic, and it takes a

>while to come back from that. Hang in there. Robyn A.

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[Guest guest]

I too suffered from anemia this summer. I thought I had chronic

fatigue syndrome or AIDS or something. I was terrified and didn't know

what was wrong with me. My doctor took one look at me and said, " I'll

bet you're anemic. " My eyes were pale, the whites were perfectly

white, I was white as a sheet and out of breath all the time, and

sleepy, so sleepy!

It's true about how it affects the heart. I've always had Mitrovalve

Prolapse, which is a very very mild heart murmer, usually only

detectable in my case on an EEG. He could hear it quite clearly

through his stethoscope and said it was because I was so anemic. He

put me on 480mg of Ferrous Fumarate twice a day. I got my blood back

up to just under normal levels in two months. After a month you'll

feel better.

Here are some rules to help you absorb iron:

calcium inhibits iron absorption, so don't take it with cheese or

dairy. have calcium rich foods at a different time of day.

vitamin C aids iron absorption. I was taking my pills with orange

juice or oranges every time.

Also you'll have constipation and black stools at first. Just keep

eating lots of greens and fiber, good crunchy whole grain crakers,

that sort of thing.

Interestingly for me, I developed a condition called Pica. I actually

ate rocks. I went to Arizona in May and took some home with me because

they were so pretty. Pretty soon the smell of them became really

enticing. Eventually I was nibbling on them occasionally. Soon, I was

coming home with serious rock cravings. I couldn't do anything till

I'd finished a 1 or 2 oz rock. It was like a frigging crack addition.

The kinds of rocks I favored were red sand stone, and sedimentary rock

that's fairly easy to break down with the teeth, and mostly red. heh

heh... I guess my body naturally knew that I needed iron. My friends

laughed at me, but what the hell. I also had cravings for uncooked

toasted buckwheat and unhulled uncooked sesame seeds. It was crazy, I

wanted a bowl of dry gravel like grains instead of a bowl of ice

cream. I also was really thirsty all the time and drank tons of water,

mostly mineral water. hahah... now it's all funny, but then it was

just weird.

Finally a note about anemics and vampires! My doctor pointed out that

many of the characteristics of " vampires " are true for anemics:

pale skin

extremely reactive to bright light

highly sensitive to smell (like garlic....)

and... my anemia made me sleepy in the day, and kept me up at night. I

joked that my body was trying to get me to go out at night and hunt

for blood!

ok- enough anemia jokes.

Good luck. Take your iron!

p.s. have tests done to make sure that you have iron deficiency

anemia. There are several types. Overdosing on iron is BAD for you.

> K.D. Birt, I think anemia is a given if you have really heavy

bleeding. I've been working all year to keep my iron levels up and it

is still a challenge. Taking iron supplements is a must. If you are

on Ferrous Sulfate (?) that seems to be the hardest to digest (many

people get constipated on it). How anemic are you? I've been down to

a hematocrit of 24 /Hemoglobin of 7.5. Currently I am at hematocrit

of 27.9 and hemoglobin of 8.9. Seems like it takes me a long time.

If you are interested in natural methods to help augment it, such as

herbs or more easily digested iron supplements try checking out the

HealingFromFibroidsNaturally e-group and searching the old posts.

>

> I know how hard it is. The fatigue makes it hard to get anything

done. Pace yourself. That is the only way I have been able to make

it through. Take care. Robyn A.

> anemia

>

>

> Hi,

> Has anyone out there been diagnosed with anemia after having

exsperienced

> debilitating fatigue?How were you treated and how long before you

felt

> better.Any response is greatly appreciatrd,I feel SO bad.

>

> Thank you,

> K.D.Birt

>

>

>