help with anemia
 

Hi Everyone,
I was wondering if any one had any problems with anemia doing this diet? I really have not been eating alot of red meat lately and I have been feeling weak and dizzy lately. I went to the doc yesterday and he said I am anemic. This is the second time I've done this diet , the first time I felt great but I was also eating alot better than I am now. I'm just not hungry! Any suggestions? :confused:

Hi.

sorry you are not feeling 100%

I do not think you should really be looking for core suggestions. You went to the doctor: fine. Did you tell him you were intending to go Low Carb?

I think it is imperative you do that.

You are talking about a serious condition...I don't know but please be careful.

You see what is different, what you are doing differently from the first time...then adjust so you do the same as before.

You cannot just starve yourself, can you?...

Best of luck and I do hope some people with the same condition give you their (personal=individual) experiences.

Do you have a journal? (i check as soon as i save this)

Ciao

I don't want to sound like I'm scare-mongering BUT anemia can be a pretty serious condition. It occurs when the body produces too few red blood cells, loses too many of them, or if red blood cells are destroyed faster than they can be replaced.

There are close to 100 different types of anemia with many causes, including:

Serious disease
Vitamin or iron deficiencies
Blood loss
Genetic or acquired defects or disease
Side effects of medication

You could be suffering from anemia associated with a number of serious diseases. Those at risk include people with chronic kidney disease, diabetes, heart disease, and cancer; chronic inflammatory conditions like rheumatoid arthritis or inflammatory bowel disease; and persistent infections such as human immunodeficiency virus (HIV).

You should really be consulting with your doctor. Anemia can be treated with diet and supplements but there are many different types and the cause has to be determined.

And eat! :)

Karen

I'm Anemic also
 

hi!
my doc said i was a little anemic and he suggested a multi vitamin and an extra iron vitamin. maybe you should ask your doc what to do. also ask him about the diet and let us know what he says.
i get really tired and weak sometimes but most days i feel great. i eat mostly red meat like hamburger meat. i have lost about 12/14 lbs. it goes up and down. good luck and let us know what happens. i hope this might help you. you are not alone. you can visit my journal to see what i eat. i may not be getting enough calories. sometimes i feel like im stalling but atleast im not gaining.