Thalassemia Patients and Friends
Discussion Forums => The Spotlight => Topic started by: natasha w on July 28, 2008, 03:13:37 AM
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hi there! I am a new member, and so excited to have found this website! I am 25 and have thal minor. it seems I cant relate to anyone, until now! I cant believe how so many dr's just dismiss your symptoms, and say your not even supposed to have any. ya right! I am exhausted all the time, short of breath, rapid heartbeat etc. I always wondered how I cant make it up a flight of stairs without huffing and puffing! its not like I have asthma or am even overweight!
anyway I am now pregnant with my 2nd child. baby is fine, but me not so great! my hgb is 8.0 and I am 6 months along. the only advice my hematologist gave me was to take more iron. ya right! feel like they are trying to poisin me! anyway luckily I work in a hospital lab and can monitor my blood myself!
glad to have found this website!! thanks for all the great info! finally!!!!!
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You may also try taking folic acid. It helps both you and the baby anyway. Enjoy your pregnancy! :smiley