Diet for anemia??

minnietoty

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Posted 9/10/2015 3:26 PM (GMT -5)

I posted earlier today I have microcytic hypochromic anemia and was put on lactoferrin and folic acid twice per day for a month. Symptoms such as heart racing, fatigue, shortness of breath and dizziness are very annoying. I have a previous reaction to IV iron injections and my Hb is not that low (10.5) to require blood transfusion. That's why, my GI put me on the above mentioned meds. I was wondering what foods rich in iron are safe for us Crohnies. I can't tolerate any fibers. Any ideas?

gumby44

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Posted 9/10/2015 8:44 PM (GMT -5)

Hi Minnie,
When I have been anemic, I could never bring my levels up with diet. You can google iron rich foods, then look at the list and see which ones you can tolerate. I think iron fortified cereals or pastas might not be a bad idea. If you can handle meat, then go for it. The green veggies might be hard if you are in a flare.

minnietoty

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Posted 9/11/2015 6:14 PM (GMT -5)

Gumby, thank you. Hope your vertigo is better today. I'll look for these and hope the lactoferrin and iron rich foods could improve my anemia symptoms.
Take care :)

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