Help? Energy for the anemic???

Does anyone have any great suggestions for those of us who are seriously anemic to get their energy (or at least SOME) back asap? I'm on the nasty chewable iron pills...but its obviously gonna take a while to get my iron back up and where it should be...you guys, I'm sooo tired of getting 8 hrs sleep and then falling asleep all day at work...This afternoon I even fell asleep in the Curves parking lot... BEFORE my workout!!! And relying on Starbucks is not an option...the price and the calories are just not doable every day!

Thanks guys.

Kim, I'm not sure how low your iron is but some people end up with infusions to get themselves back like they should be.  Have you talked to your surgeon or PCP about that option.  Yes, anemia takes time to get resolved.

My little secret is from GNC.  They're called "REDLINE" pills.  They're an energy drink in capsule form.  You can take up to 3 a day but one is all I've ever needed.  It gives me a little pick-me-up without making me buzz.  They're not cheap but at one pill a day, it's not too bad. (the capsule is pretty big so as long as you can swallow it you should be fine).

Kim,

Sorry to hear you are anemic and low on energy girlie.

I am not sure just how bad your iron stores are, but I had severe anemia a few years ago and I did Procrit injections and they worked miracles for me.

You may want to ask your doctor if that is an option for you.

I hope you feel better soon.




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