Question:
i am anemic and do eat ice all and have not had the surgery

do being anemic make you wont to eat it i do all day    — holyman4755 (posted on September 14, 2008)

September 14, 2008
The condition is pagophagia and is often associated with iron deficiency anemia and I had the same problem until I got my anemia under control. I am posting a link from the Mayo Clinic it has a very short posting on the subject. http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/chewing-ice/AN01278
   — teacherpooh

September 14, 2008
i'am also anemic and i know they say geritol is for the elderly but i've been taking it and i'am under control also it gives me so much energy i took the liquid give it a try
   — shorty04

September 14, 2008
Yes...that's a symptom of anemia or iron deficiency...I take carbonyl iron and got rid of my anemia in two months and down graded to iron deficiency for 4 months...6 months later my iron is normal! Carbonyl iron is easy on your system, non-toxic in high doses (even kid friendly) but highly absorbably in the RNY pouch! I totally recommend it.
   — .Anita R.

September 15, 2008
Yes eating ice is a BIG sign of iron deficiency. I have a friend that had to have blood transfusions because her iron levels were so low. We all knew when it was time for her next transfusion, because she would start eating ice again. SO I would suggest you get to your docotr and get your iron levels under control before you need the transfusions as well.
   — AnneRie

September 16, 2008
Be extra careful if u r gonna have the surgery. I have SEVERE anemia as a result of the surgery. I'm always eating ice.
   — Kelly T.