Is it normal to get anemic on your period? IUD?

Question

I suspect I am anemic. The only time I was anemic, was after giving birth to my son. That was 7 years ago.

I been having a IUD for 5 years now. My main concern/side effect is I get too many periods, and I bleed heavy. Lately I been feeling strange, drained.

So today I looked in my eyes (the pink part, don`t know what it`s called) and usually it is very pink. Today it look near white. I have my period. Is this abnormal?

PS Don't tell me go to the Dr. cause I don`t have health insurance, and yes I am another uninsured American. Politics welcome at this time, lol. maybe you can convince me who to vote for. I'm LMAO, as I type this.

Answer 1

ok ok i was gona say go to doc but i wont now lol,

if ur feeling drained there could be losts of reasons for this but yes u could be anemic possibly.

about ur eyes, look again at your eyes, a healthy persons eyes should be clear, shiny looking, the whites of you eyes should be white-if they are off colour this could indecate liver/kidney problems.

you shouldnt have too many veins showing thean normal AND the pik in your eyes should be pink. because your pinks arnt very pink and pale, this defo indecates that something isnt right. dont get to worried, this could just be low blood pressure/high. are u eating healthy? are u under any stress?

i hope this is of some use to u. get well soon x

Answer 2

For some people it is very normal to get anemic on your period.  The best thing to do is take an iron pill, that is if it doesn't mess up your stomach because with some women it really hurts their stomach.  You can eat liver which is actually the best thing to do but most people don't like it.  You can even have it fried or however.  Or use black strap molasses in some tea or something everyday will help with your iron problem which causes the anemia problem.  I would not use an IUD, switch to the pill, it will be better for your health anyways.  As far as your eyes it is normal.  

Answer 3

I would say the best thing to do is to look into a clinic that can help you out with paying for it. Having very heavy bleeding with an IUD can cause a number of problems with other parts of your body. It is a very serious situation, that really needs medical attention. Maybe try to go to a local blood drive, they would be able to tell you if you are anemic. But please try to see a doctor, the situation that you are describing is very serious , and i would really suggest having the IUD removed by as soon as possible.  

Answer 4

While I don't have an answer to your health concerns, let me say this:

Currently I am on disability because I cannot work.  However, for TEN YEARS I did not have health insurance, and because of my disabilities I could not hold down a job.  How did I go to the doctor??

I did research.  Even in very small communities there is always help out there.  I found a place that saw me for a very small fee and gave me my medication for free.  And every county has a health department.  Also try United Way-- 211.

I did a search online for "free doctors Dekalb COunty" or Atlanta, or whatever.  or low cost.  Now I live in a very tiny part of NC with cows and chickens and there are places to go that charge you by your income, or lack of income.  

I understand how difficult it is to get low cost doctors visits, but it IS possible.  If I did it for ten years, you can find a doctor as well.  But it will take a bit of research.  

Oh, and you can laugh at me as you read this (since you laughed as you were typing) but low cost health care is available to those who need it, if they want it badly enough.