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Q: Symptom of Iron Deficiency???
asked by: gingermae1972 on March 29th, 2005
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Over the past 2 years I have developed an extreme sensitivity to cold. I stay cold all the time unless the temperature is over 70 and there is not breeze. If there is a breeze and I can feel it on my skin, it doesn't matter what the temperature is I will feel cold. Is this a sign of an iron deficiency? Can someone please help me??
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poetmcc
replied on May 4th, 2005
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Well it could be anemia I think. Usually anemics are also very thin so less body fat might be a reason why you are cold.
I am cold all the time too can't go anywhere without my sweater...
Bundle up warm, take care, see you dr,if you can

ps- at least you dont have to worry about sweating...
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krismc
replied on January 5th, 2006
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I have anemia (iron deficiency). Being cold all the time is a symptom of anemia. I found out that I had anemia because my hair was falling out (it was 1/2 as thick as it was a few weeks before). I went to the doctor and told him what was happening and he did a blood test. That's the only way that you'll know for sure if you have an iron def.

My doc told me to take iron pills, 3x a day, they're a pain!!! And they have to be taken for 6 or so months, so I suggest to anyone, try and get lots of iron in your diet!!
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Meggie
replied on February 1st, 2006
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Anemia
Hi! I have anemia and I get cold very easily, but I have many other symptoms too. Like shaking, dizziness, fainting, and a bit of memory loss. It's very strange how low iron can completly mess your body up. I had to get a blood test to determine how low my iron level was. You should go to the doc. And get it checked out. Do you eat plenty of iron rich foods? I hope you get it all figured out! Good luck!
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wpoohangel
replied on April 14th, 2009
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anemia
A year ago I was in hospital for severe stomach pains.My red blood count was 7.4.I had a colonoscopy and endoscopy and numerous ultrasounds etc.I had 4 units of blood.They never found anything wrong thank goodness to a point.I was put on 3 iron pills a day.In June my blood was at 11.4 still low.I have lost insurance and have not been able to get checked.It has been almost a year now.I now get cold a lot which I was always the opposite! Has anyone else ever experienced anything like this?
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skyjayne
replied on May 8th, 2009
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Being cold and shaking
I think i am feeling some similar symptoms. Mine are, hands shaking, cold, fatigue, nausea, headaches and a 3 week long period!!!! This is making my days go by a lot longer than they used to. i am very tired all the time!!! I cant go a day without taking a nap. I get dizzy and light headed which is frustrating. Now someone on here had said that taking the iron pills were a pain...what did you mean by that? I took them when i was pregnant I remember that they made me have to go to the bathroom a lot and gave me stomach aches. Is that what you were talking about? Any help on this wouls be appreciated..
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timeisshort
replied on May 8th, 2009
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iron needs to be balanced with other nutrients
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vidu
replied on November 16th, 2009
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Reg- Anemai
Hi,

i have anemia & my red blood count is 8.6. Doctor had advised me to take iron pills & i am using it regularly. My question is how many months should i take these pills to get my count 12.3.
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