What to do about being anemic?

Question

Is there some sort of vitamin I can take? I haven't been to the doctor in awhile... I don't have any health insurance at the moment, either. When I was a kid, I do specifically remember my doctor telling me at almost every visit that I was anemic. What are the signs of anemia? Does it effect your feet at all? Dizzy spells? It seems as though ever since I gave birth to my daughter, the nails on my toes have gotten really brittle and my feet are bloated and slightly purplish. If that makes any sense at all. I did some research, and anemia is the only thing that I could come up with that fit in with the problems with my feet.

Answer 1

The signs of anemia are fatigue, getting tired easily, dizziness, getting cold easily, numbness in your hands and feet, and rapid heart rate.  Dry skin can also sometimes be a symptom.  It does sound like you could be anemic.  If you're anemic, you should definitely be taking iron tablets.  You could also take a multivitamin, which may help a little.  You can get iron tablets and multivitamins over the counter, so not having insurance isn't a problem as far as that goes.  You can also try to eat foods rich in iron, like red meat and green vegetables.  Good luck!  I hope this helps!  

Answer 2

i take centrum a-z vitamins. you can get them at the pharmacy without a prescription...or you culd just eat foods with more iron

the dizziness and nail problems are most likely from bening anemic

Answer 3

I'm the same way. It also got worse after my son was born. I take an Iron supplement. You can find them at any drug store. But you should try to get a check up soon just to be on the safe side.