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Can The Lack Of Taking Iron Supplements Make You Dizzy ?

I was taking iron tablets for one month but i ran out a few days ago..i was wondering is it possible to become dizzy from the lack of iron?? I ve had breakfast, water, coffee and sleep..i cant think of any other reason! i was put on them by my doctor, because when i donated blood they discovered my hb levels were too low despite passing the prick test..no not that time of the month..should i get checked for a virus Rhianna Returns?? the dizziness seems to come and go .. it was awful yesterday but ok today..
Wed, 16 Dec 2009
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Who told you to take iron supplements and why? You should only be taking iron supplements if your Dr checked your Hb levels and you were low. The main cause for this in the western world in females is menorrhagia. If you were taking them for a month and stopped, this wouldn't result in dizziness. Maybe you have a virus? Or is it that time of the month? Edit Hi, in that case, see your GP again and get him to check your Hb levels. It may be that you still need to be taking them. Also, has the underlying reason for you being deficient been resolved? If not then you will of course because deficient again. If your lack of iron is not the results of heavy periods, it could also be the result of GI bleeding or in rare cases, malabsorption of iron.
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Can The Lack Of Taking Iron Supplements Make You Dizzy ?

Who told you to take iron supplements and why? You should only be taking iron supplements if your Dr checked your Hb levels and you were low. The main cause for this in the western world in females is menorrhagia. If you were taking them for a month and stopped, this wouldn t result in dizziness. Maybe you have a virus? Or is it that time of the month? Edit Hi, in that case, see your GP again and get him to check your Hb levels. It may be that you still need to be taking them. Also, has the underlying reason for you being deficient been resolved? If not then you will of course because deficient again. If your lack of iron is not the results of heavy periods, it could also be the result of GI bleeding or in rare cases, malabsorption of iron.