Re: anemia, feeling sick and the third trimester

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At Thu, 25 Sep 2003, offpill wrote: >
>I was diagnosed with suspsected anemia at 20 weeks when my iron count
>fell 20 points and I started experiencing symptoms such as palpitations,
>dizzinesses etc... My midwife suggested dietary changes and prescribed
>a supplement.
>
>Now I am 30 weeks and still having palpitations, some days much worse
>than others, shortness of breath etc... My concern is that I get bouts
>of diahhrea which I am worrying are interferring with my ability to
>absorb all the nutrients I ingest. Also, I still have trouble eating
>(specifically I get stabbing pains in my stomach when I eat), especially
>in the morning and at night, though I do force myself to eat as much as
>I can. My weight gain is on the low side of average (my weight is also
>on the low side of average) and the baby seems to be growing steadily.
>
>Should I be concerned that something else other than straight forward
>anemia and pregnancy are causing my problems? What other investigations,
>if any, would you suggest.
>
>Thanks to all who answer.

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Alicia Lapidus MD
Head Obstetrics Division,
Hospital J. A. Fernández
Buenos Aires
Argentina
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