those who've had a racing heart with their anemia

FLFLOWERGIRL

Trixibel--It takes a long time for some people. Like many of the symptoms associated with anemia you have it so long it becomes a part of you. One day you wake up and it's gone, you don't really realize it at the time.

I had palpitations after eating all the time and it wasn't even due to a large meal. It finally went away, but for me it was a while after the anemia was resolved because my bloods cells had to renew. I really don't think that you have an actual heart condition. If it doesn't resolve on its own then you will know.

Heart related palpitations--if you have an irregular heartbeat, arrhythmia or valve problems.

NON-heart related palpitations--meds, caffeine, alcohol, panic disorder, hormones-thyroid, ANEMIA.

FLFLOWERGIRL

beautyofspeed

Well, after a month of taking supplements (two a day), my palpitations have stopped. However, they come in cycles, so don't know if this is a permanent thing or not. But, as of right now (after a month to 5 weeks of treatment), they have ceased.

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ferritin 10 (15-180 ug/L)
hemoglobin 119 (120-150 g/L)
TSH 2.3 (0.38-5.5 mU/L)
free T3 4.9 (3.5-6.5 pmol/L)
free T4 11.3 (10.5-20.0 pmol/L)

Trixibel

Thanks for your responses Flowergirl and Beauty - what supplements did you take? I take ferrogradumet containing dried ferrous sulfate 325 mg (equivalent to 105 mg of elemental iron). But I haven't been taking them lately just in case they were CAUSING the papitations (I know, mad, aren't I?) but I think anxiety is getting the better of me again. Should I take 2 a day?

FLFLOWERGIRL

Trixibel--You might want to start by taking at least one a day then build up to two if you can tolerate it well, if your numbers are still low. I don't believe that the iron supplements are causing the palps, most likely low iron, possibly anxiety as well. I took 300mgs of Poly Iron for a year, now I take 150mgs daily. FLFLOWERGIRL

beautyofspeed

I'm taking ferrous succinate 25 mg twice daily (it's in a supplement called RBC). I have no problems with constipation/loose or any nausea with these supplements.

~BOS~

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ferritin 10 (15-180 ug/L)
hemoglobin 119 (120-150 g/L)
TSH 2.3 (0.38-5.5 mU/L)
free T3 4.9 (3.5-6.5 pmol/L)
free T4 11.3 (10.5-20.0 pmol/L)

finoni

Hi, I've just joined as I was recently diagnosed with anemia. I feel palpitations especially after work when I get home and it is really worrying me. I'm having to take three tablets a day for a month but I think I'll need to speak to the doc at length about the whole thing. I hope this time he/she listens to me because I was laughed at the last time I went. How long do you reckon I have to be on them for?

Finoni

FLFLOWERGIRL

It is recommended to stay on iron supplements for at least 6 months after the anemia has resolved to build the iron stores. Some people go to a multivitamin but a good iron supplement is best. FLFLOWERGIRL

hopesprings2

try it and see if they caused the stress
however low iron causes the heart to mess up also