Anemia...

[k@tie]

...I've quite possibly spelt that wrongly,but never mind!

I've not been on in ages,so hello all :wave:
My body's been acting very strangely lately and my mum reckons I could have anemia. I'm always tired,no matter how much sleep or how little sleep I get, to the extent that I'm falling asleep in classes and more than one teacher has kept me behind to see if I'm ok.

I assumed I was just tired and growing etc, but last night I got up to go to the loo through the night and not only did I wee blood, but I fainted on the way back to my room, falling headfirst into a glass panel sitting in the hallway. I've fainted once before, a few weeks ago and managed to persuade my mum I was fine, but now she's all panicked and is insisting on taking me to see our GP and get blood tests.

Is she over reacting and does anyone have anemia or any advice on it?

Cheers guys
x

[sugar_mouse]

i think your mum's correct, a blood test is best. its simple+painless (well, only stings slightly!!), but could find out whats going on.
Aneamia is caused, as far as i know, by a shortage of iron in the blood. Its more common in women, and especially those with heavy periods! Maybe try taking seom multivits with iron, and see if they help if you dont wana go the doctors. That should keep your mum happy. and to be honest, the doctor may recommend that anyway!

[Lu_C]

yeah testing for it won't do any harm... but I'd mention the weeing blood thing to your doc as well... doesn't sound plesant and should probably be checked out... so they'll probably do a urine sample too... FUN! :rolleyes: Hope you find out what's up chicken.