Anemia? Please help. (Kelly?)

 For the past week I have been feeling icky- lightheaded, tired, crabby. I took a looooong bike ride with my kiddos Monday and since then have not felt right at all. Dizzy, lethargic, etc. yesterday it all culminated in me almost passing out and dropping my son while carrying him inside. Very scary. I thought I was getting a virus but I am wondering if this is anemia? Today is more of the same- I don't even trust myself to drive. Walking upstairs makes me short of breath.

I did bloodwork a week ago but have not recd results yet. I am taking my 2 multis and iron supplement along with I everything else faithfully. Does anyone know what the signs of anemia are, and if it would hurt to double up my iron? I can't feel this way much longer- I have two kiddos to take care of!

Are you getting in enough water?  What kind of iron are you taking and what is the dosage?

 Water, yes absolutely good on that. I am taking 2 multis and a 27 mg iron supplement. 

What kind of iron?

Call your doctor's office & ask for the results of your bloodwork to be emailed to you. Also tell them the symptoms you are having.

You might be dehydrated, you might be anemic, you might be low on B12.

do you take blood pressure medicine? you may need a lower dose or none now

I wonder more about your blood glucose level than anemia.  Or, even your blood pressure.

 I agree with you.  Symptoms can all be similar, but a drop in your sugar can do this big time!  Any friends with a glucose meter? Blood pressure machine? 

 Looks like you may need more iron than what your taking. I know some people on here have had good luck with carbonyl iron supplements. Good luck!