Just wondering?? - Anemia Message Board

nelldance · 09-15-2003, 02:14 PM

Okay, I am wondering if I could be anemic. I started my period today, and almost immediately I feel totally drained. Sometimes I will feel faint after standing up or bending over, but only at that time of the month. I might just be tired, but it seems to be this way at that time. Thanks.....

sierra · 09-20-2003, 06:59 PM

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Originally posted by nelldance:
Okay, I am wondering if I could be anemic. I started my period today, and almost immediately I feel totally drained. Sometimes I will feel faint after standing up or bending over, but only at that time of the month. I might just be tired, but it seems to be this way at that time. Thanks.....

I would definitely get a total blood count. Dizziness upon standing (hypotension) is one of the symptoms of anemia. It can be dangerous if it happens to you and you are alone. I went for longer than a year with just the dizziness, then I started having fingernail infections and cracks at the corners of my mouth that would not heal. Iron supplements helped me!
~good luck,
sierra