Update re blood test

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To anyone who is interested
My blood test result came back, and guess what? My Hb is 7.6 (which means I'm half dead). It should be at least 11.5 (for women).
I'm convinced that this is a factor in ice eating, but I also think that it becomes a habit. I'm past caring really. It's not as if it's harmful is it? I'm sure our kidneys are in excellent condition.

[Jill67]

Did your Dr give you a good supplement? I'm so glad you went to your Dr! i hope you're feeling better soon!

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Thank you Jill. At the moment my Dr is doing 'iron studies' on another sample of blood (can I spare it?) just to see if I am not absorbing iron for some reason (Vit B12/folic acid). After this I will either be having Vit B12 injections or getting iron tabs. Someone also told me Blackstrap mollasses is a good source of iron, easily absorbed, and without the constipation side effects of iron tablets. Does anyone else know about this?