low iron&headaches - Anemia Message Board

nicca · 01-20-2002, 06:41 AM

I have a ferritin level of 4 , my symptoms are headaches almost all the time they get really bad sometimes,canker sores in my mouth all the time,get tired easy,heart palpations,chest pain sometimes,I don't sleep well.I think when iron is really low heart rate is high but mine is 52.Is there anyone with these symptoms espically the headaches.

Kelleighann · 01-23-2002, 07:24 PM

I am also anemic. I don't know what my level is but I have to take iron supplements three times every day. I am also tired all the time and have been getting frequent headaches that won't go away. I am going to see a neurologist about the headaches because they feel like they are right behind my eye during the day but when I wake up with them, they are in the back of my head. Let me know how you are doing.

blkbagger · 02-05-2002, 04:25 AM

My anemia is also caused by low ferritin. i am not sure how low it is, but it does not register on the scale of whatever test they use to check the levels. I also get quite a few headaches and have very low blood pressure (70/60) and heart palpatations. i am looking around to find out what causes the low ferritin. i am to see a blood specialist and get iv iron. do you know anything about that?

Kamden · 02-05-2002, 08:44 AM

I also have low ferritin levels. It is caused by my hypothyrodism, which you may want to check out on this site, under thyroid. I also have low blood pressure, lower body temp., very dry skin, am tired alot, all caused by thyroid. Anemia is common with thyroid problem. Good Luck in finding the cause.

ctrygirl · 02-06-2002, 08:45 AM

I am one as well that has both thyroid disease and anemia. I have headaches just as you have described, but in my case, I have other disorders going on that explains them and the neck pain. Behind my eye has been really painful lately Iv'e noticed though..