10 SIGNS OF IRON DEFICIENCY NOT TO MISS // DERMATOLOGIST

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10 SIGNS OF IRON DEFICIENCY NOT TO MISS. DERMATOLOGIST @DrDrayzday on the skin signs of low iron. Low iron and hair loss. Iron and hair growth. Symptoms of low iron and iron deficiency anemia. #irondeficiency #nutrition #dermatology
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0:00 Signs of low iron
0:19 What is iron?
1:05 Symptoms of low iron
1:41 What causes low iron?
4:00 Pale skin and low iron
5:34 Dark circles and low iron
6:13 Angular cheilitis and low iron
6:59 Atrophic glossitis and low iron
7:42 Itch and low iron
8:35 Dry skin and low iron
9:33 Spoon nails and low iron
10:30 Skin infections and low iron
11:27 Brittle hair and low iron
11:47 Hair loss and low iron
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@Lissa11638 2 жыл бұрын

S/SX of Iron Deficiency: 1. Pallor 2. Dark circles under eyes 3. Angular Cheilitis(yeast) 4. Atrophic glossitis 5. Itch(generalized or localized) 6. Dry skin 7. Spoon nails 8. Skin infections(bacterial/staph & fungal 9. Brittle nails 10. Hair loss

@leilanidupree5922 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks...Have a blessed day !

@gianisoma 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Melissa!!

@Peacefully-Happy-86 Жыл бұрын

Wow thankyou so much for your comment very informative

@mariolorbes2936 Жыл бұрын

So….THOSE BALD PEOPLE ARE LOW IN IRON?

@ygsv0925 Жыл бұрын

Oh god that me 😩

@driorsoni 2 жыл бұрын

I had all over itch and was going crazy. Went to my doctor, got tests done and had bad anemia. She then refered me for a colonoscopy and unfortunately I was diagnosed with bowel cancer. Itchiness was the only symptom I had. So please, everyone, look for medical assistant even if you think it may be nothing too serious...

@racpatrice 2 жыл бұрын

I'm so sorry to hear about that. I hope you are doing well.

@aleahurst2575 2 жыл бұрын

Hi try looking in to fresh parsley tea

@HH-gv8mx 2 жыл бұрын

My doctor told me I was anemic many years ago. I used to have to go in and get vitamin B 12 shots in the arm but my insurance doesn’t cover that anymore and I can’t afford to go to the doctor for $250 each time. I don’t want to take iron pills because they constipate me. But I have stopped running. I have zero energy anymore. I get very pale when normally I have a good color, … and now my skin adjusting all the time. I no longer have health insurance so I can’t afford to get blood work.

@anita8455 2 жыл бұрын

@@HH-gv8mx try liquid iron instead of tablets and take with a glass of fruit juice 1 hour before a meal. It is much easier on the stomach and doesn't cause constipation.

@HH-gv8mx 2 жыл бұрын

@@anita8455 thank you I will try that 🤗

@halleighkraker1886 2 жыл бұрын

Your videos are always so factual and well informed. Thank you for considering those with darker skin tones when making this♥️

@melissasaal8577 2 жыл бұрын

fast breathing from slow walking, faster heart rate when just walking, Being cold all the time and almost fainting when making sudden movements (dizzy standing from sitting) can be signs of iron deficiency too.

@starlite7785 2 жыл бұрын

My symptoms exactly

@starlite7785 2 жыл бұрын

Can I ask what has helped you?

@sweetpotatopie2023 2 ай бұрын

My symptoms too

@samhall7220 2 ай бұрын

@starlite7785 iron infusion

@GStewie 19 күн бұрын

That’s me alright

@meganblanchard8759 2 жыл бұрын

This was really interesting to me! I work with pts with lots of issues with hemoglobin levels and it's so helpful to know more about some of the dermatological signs of low iron.

@stephgreen3070 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for addressing the difference of palor in deeper skin tones. Wonderful, interesting info as usual.

@marilyn6556 Жыл бұрын

I am chronically anemic, and I appreciate you for giving more info than my doctor!

@kathysharp7551 2 жыл бұрын

Fantastic info! Wish I would have known this while caring for my mother-in-law. Her dementia made it a bit difficult to diagnose when to go to a doctor, and she needed blood transfusions a few times due to low iron. I could have (a) gotten her treated sooner, and (b) looked to see if other symptoms (like itch, dry skin, etc) resolved shortly after the transfusion (thus possibly sparing her unnecessary visits to other doctors for those symptoms). But, now I know. Thank you Dr. Dray. It is obviously you care about not just your career, but specifically people well being. Thanks!

@lisab.2081 2 жыл бұрын

I've been a vegetarian/vegan for almost 10 years while being super low in iron and my hair shed like crazy but I refused to accept it. Then I was diagnosed with androgenetic alopecia but Minoxidil would only work to a certain extent. Now I've been eating meat again for six months and my hair completely stopped shedding. It makes me very sad to do that but after being on a plant based lifestyle for almost a decade, I think it's fair to admit my body doesn't absorb iron and protein from a vegetarian/vegan diet as well as I thought.

@b0nemachine 2 жыл бұрын

But did your blood tests say you were fine while Vegan? I'm curious.

@lisab.2081 2 жыл бұрын

@@b0nemachine in general it was ok but iron and ferritin were extremely low. I tried to supplement but couldn't digest the pills most of the time so it didn't work out that much for me :(

@silvana7201 2 жыл бұрын

iron is really tricky and people sometimes don't know a lot about the digestion :( I've been vegetarian for 5 years, had anemia too and just last year I learnt a lot of things about iron and the digestion of it. I'm going to write a bit about it in case it helps: The thing that surprised me the most is: DON'T consume coffee, tea or chocolate before OR after eating (2 hours before and after), it won't let it absorb. Calcium and iron don't mix, calcium will compromise the absorption of it. Vitamin C is a really helpful so having a salad with lemon juice with your meals, could be lemonade too, orange juice and other vit. C rich fruits will definitely help iron absorb better. Legumes every day if possible, lentils are rich in iron. You must soak them the night before or 8-12 hours (I'd go with 12) before cooking them, this goes for all legumes except red lentils. When you're about to cook them, discard the water and with chickpeas and beans you can go an extra step and boil them once, discard the water again and boil them again.

@maaikewilhelmina1457 2 жыл бұрын

I appreciate you being vegan, but maybe for you to feel better, consider three arrows heme iron. Hope you feel better soon, I know how you feel.❤️

@JakeRichardsong Жыл бұрын

@@lisab.2081 There are liquid iron supplements like Floridix that are more absorbable.

@michelleo195 Жыл бұрын

Glad you did this video. I was diagnosed with anemia. Almost all of the symptoms you show I have. Keep up the great information.

@gnr379 2 жыл бұрын

This video was so informative! Thank you Dr Dray. ❤️

@mary-k2230 2 жыл бұрын

I was about to make an appointment with my son's doctor to have his iron levels checked because his big toe nails are spoon nails - thank you for pointing out that this is completely normal in young children! :)

@blackeyedsusan727 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, doctor! Absolutely, please keep the nutritional deficiency videos coming! This, I think, should always the main places to start in wlth any health concern.

@maureengreen617 2 жыл бұрын

I love this nutrition and skin series! Also, could you please tell us your views on topical DNA repair enzymes? Do you believe they work? And what products contain them? Thank you for taking care of us so well.

@mangographics225 Жыл бұрын

Oh my goodness ... This was so informative - thanks for your important quick and simple instructions!

@cwb1400 2 жыл бұрын

I am anemic and it's a constant struggle to stay on top of. Thanks for this video!

@psychpomelo 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the educational videos. The internet needs more content like yours! :)

@DrDrayzday 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching

@marylawman8603 2 жыл бұрын

I'm loving these videos and am amazed at how much vitamin deficiencies can affect the skin and hair. Thanks so much for the hard work and research. Happy Thursday, Dr Dray! I hope you have a tranquil evening. 💙

@christinecarter6836 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for such a thorough breakdown of this topic, you are an excellent teacher - pace, delivery, enough detail for us to understand and not so much to bamboozle. You come across as a natural explainer but I'm sure that's due to the research and planning you do beforehand. Learnt a lot from this and your other skin care videos 👍👍👍

@reginaolgaiser4951 8 ай бұрын

Thank you Dr. Dray! That was so informative! Especially the part about the itch. Is there any brand you would recommend?

@mshausfrau 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I have been struggling with anemia all through the pandemic as my gyno provider closed in 2020 and I went without care for a long time. While I knew most of these symptoms were part of anemia, angular cheilitis was a new one to me and I had dealt with that too with no explanation. It's very distressing to have all of these random things happening while you're trying to be strong, keep moving forward, and live your life in a pandemic. Putting all of the pieces together and knowing it's not all in my head is very validating and empowering. Thank you.

@whitneyh8865 Жыл бұрын

The pandemic had me all messed up too. Parenting, working(closed for 2mos), stressed out to the max. It was a complete shit show and did a number on my nerves. I began shedding in 2021 really bad. Then it never stopped. Gor covid in 2022 and it ramped up from there. More hair loss... Today I just started an Iron supplement hoping I can reverse some of this damage. Hope you're well 💕

@RidaB33 2 жыл бұрын

This is so helpful! I have pretty bad ulcerative colitis and in the last couple years my skin has become so dry, bumpy and itchy with lichen nitidus. I've also gotten so many cysts and staph infections all over plus dry/damaged hair. Time to get on an iron supplement I guess.

@bellablackmist5033 Жыл бұрын

I really appreciate the thoroughness of this. Was told to look this up after I was explaining all frustratedly how I felt terrible and weak every time I worked out lately and had no idea why. It's like a huge weight off my shoulders

@WiseFamin 2 жыл бұрын

Been really enjoying this series of videos. Thanks for doing them, Dr Dray!

@DrDrayzday 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching

@chandrikadevi 2 жыл бұрын

As always so thorough and informative! As a person with a science n research background I love the depth of information I get from your videos on a topic. It’s like more than an hour’s worth of a journal club with fellow scientists. Love it!

@sebumpostmortem 2 жыл бұрын

Same for me😍 I have a linguistics university background and DD refreshes my ancient greek vocabulary and teaches medical stuff at the same time✨ Feels so good to be an student again... Greetings from Spain 🧛🏻‍♀️🖤

@priyankaduggal8061 2 жыл бұрын

Wow .. I have never come across so much depth on iron deficiency .. thanks a lot. You are very knowledgeable Doc.

@pawsation7719 Жыл бұрын

My goodness i feel blessed that this was on my feed. The best advice thank you. I have low thyroid and my skin and hair is a confidence breaker.

@blucky1250 2 жыл бұрын

Life changing. I never understood the symptoms. I try to donate platelets but struggle with my iron. Now I’ll know by these signs.

@jenessastrickland1555 2 жыл бұрын

This is such a wonderful and unique series!

@micikacat 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Dr.! Hope you’re doing fine. The series of symptoms to lack of vitamins and diseases are very important. Could you please do one concerning Lichen Plan? I had never heard about it before my diagnosis, 8 years ago. Thank you for all your videos. I enjoy driving around your city too! 🌸☀️

@newlife9830 Жыл бұрын

Oh my goodness thank you so much for this video. I have skin infections, dry skin, and dry hair bc of my iron deficiency. I expected the hair and dry skin issue but skin infections I never knew was related to my iron deficiency. This is motivating me to do better with taking my vitamins and following my PCP instructions on seeing the hematologist for infusions. Thank you so much!!!!

@smile-tweetybird1151 Жыл бұрын

THANK YOU FOR SHARING YOUR KNOWLEGE!!! SO MUCH APPRECIATED❤

@behuman5725 2 жыл бұрын

I’ve suffered from low iron. Thank you this was very educational. I hope you’re also a medical professor because you excel at teaching

@lesliecrowell 2 жыл бұрын

A hearty yes for the science-y things! Thanks, Dr. Dray ♥️

@sebumpostmortem 2 жыл бұрын

❤️YES ❤️

@naokokuroi7108 2 жыл бұрын

So important to know it, especially if you got unexplained chronic anemia.

@katkat3859 2 жыл бұрын

Wow I had no idea that low iron could lead to generalized itch. I've struggled with maintaining stable iron levels throughout my life, and dry skin/ itch is definitely something that I've experienced. Thank you for these nutrition-oriented vids!

@DrDrayzday 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching

@normanjime5560 2 жыл бұрын

heavy periods can cause it. internal bleeds from ulcers or small tears from NSAIDs abuse. low stomach acid as well. or mixing certain foods that stop iron from being absorbed, eg calcium or anti-oxidants.

@gigistrailsandtales7203 2 жыл бұрын

@@normanjime5560 also drinking alcohol can cause it.

@melissasaal8577 2 жыл бұрын

Have you tried ferrous bisglycinate form of iron. It has one of the best absorption when taken with vitamin c

@hannahkayee831 2 жыл бұрын

Wow had no idea either...

@nibabi 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent video! I thought I was familiar with the symptoms of IDA but this video was really enlightening. I had no idea about the itchiness IDA could cause.

@Musicalfem_instagram Жыл бұрын

Thank you for breaking this down I learned a lot ❤️

@MariaSanchez-wz4kc 2 жыл бұрын

this was so helpful!!! i would look up a lot of stuff when i couldn't reach my doctor and this summed up what I remember and more!!

@elnini415 Жыл бұрын

Years later and Dr.Dray is still my favorite.

@r4tgl 2 жыл бұрын

I had a Ferritin level of 3. I couldn't walk upstairs without being winded and my heart started going into tachycardia randomly. I was miserable and barely able to function. 2 iron infusions later, I felt good again. Never neglect your health. I never will again

@starlite7785 2 жыл бұрын

What caused your iron deficiency?

@r4tgl 2 жыл бұрын

@@starlite7785 heavy monthly cycle

@starlite7785 2 жыл бұрын

@@r4tgl same here I have a fibroid . Do you continue with iron infusions?

@starlite7785 2 жыл бұрын

I have the same thing with the heart it's horrible on the left side. I take iron tablets above the recommend amount. I don't think one tablet a day works for ppl like us with severe anemia. I feel my iron gets depleted in hot weather also any iron I accumulate during non period days get depleted again on my period. Do I'm popping iron pills to survive

@goldilockz6517 Жыл бұрын

How did the infusions go? Did you get side effects ?

@liss441 2 жыл бұрын

Great reminder especially for me working in ED/ER for tips for low iron in people of Colour eg the palms !

@antoaneta70 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome stuff as always , so informative 👌🏽

@christopher5040 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so very much for giving immence knowledge to all of us. I really like your content.

@alyshal417 2 жыл бұрын

As always great video! Have a fabulous day! 💕💕

@vetsai8199 2 жыл бұрын

When I had my knee replacement, a few years back, I had to give two pints of blood, as an autologous donation, with two weeks between the first and second pint. When I had my pre-operative lab tests performed, my primary care physician called me up and told me I could not go into surgery with my blood count that low. I explained that I had just donated my own blood, two pints in two weeks. She replied that it might not be enough, considering how much I would lose during and after surgery. Sure enough, my blood pressure tanked two days after surgery, and the two pints I’d donated in advance were not enough to bring my blood pressure up to normal. I went into surgery anemic from the autologous donation, and thus needed a pint of someone else’s blood to bring my blood volume, and my blood pressure, back to normal.

@Ellie-es4ms 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this video, please do more of this video. I have iron deficiency and so are my 2 kids, one who is vegetarian❤️

@JAkin_ 3 ай бұрын

Thank you! 🙏 Dr. Dray for the pertinent information.

@danielegagnon7920 2 жыл бұрын

Happy Thursday! Very interesting topic like always!

@LF_RN 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for addressing iron deficiency symptoms in darker skin tones- as an RN this was never taught in nursing school.

@aphroditeg2712 2 жыл бұрын

Yes it was, in later years

@riychu070 2 жыл бұрын

@@aphroditeg2712 and how do u know when she went to school? To say yes it was "in later years".

@hc7092 2 жыл бұрын

I’m a doctor (qualified 3 years ago) and they often teach conditions only in white skin. This is terrible because many conditions appear differently in darker skin tones which means they are more likely to be missed and more likely to die.

@hc7092 2 жыл бұрын

KZfaq won’t allow me to link the petition but there is a petition you can sign called “Medical schools must include BAME representation in clinical teaching”. You are more than welcome to sign. We have reached 200,000 signatures.

@gabriellagrace4734 2 жыл бұрын

Most of this information is not taught at all in nursing school.

@mjblue84 2 жыл бұрын

This was a great video! (I have Celiac disease) This was very helpful and informative. Thank you!!!

@kimbaby Жыл бұрын

OMG this was very helpful. Thank you so much ❤ You told so many things nobody else says..

@sandys6379 2 жыл бұрын

That was really insightful, thank you!

@deniseb2571 2 жыл бұрын

Wow! I need to make sure I'm getting those correct amount of iron. Thanks!

@mariaperez7355 2 жыл бұрын

Wow thank you so much, I will be sharing this video with my daughter. She has a couple of symptoms to mentioned here (6)

@jessb9192 Жыл бұрын

This is soooooo informative!!!! Thank you so much for sharing♥️

@GenaMarie 2 жыл бұрын

So informative! Thank you!

@DrDrayzday 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching

@tia8489 2 жыл бұрын

Love the nutrition videos 💗 Although I've been itchy since hearing you discuss itching 😬

@gailpetherick1879 Күн бұрын

Thank you Dr Dray. This is a brilliant teaching podcast. I highly recommend. It shows incredible knowledge, so thorough and covering such vital indicators of low iron.

@sergiotorres1069 2 жыл бұрын

She’s a Very beautiful doctor . Glad to watch her videos . So much information I learned from her .

@ventisale1 2 жыл бұрын

My only clue to being iron deficient was an growing craving for ice chips. I had had exceedingly heavy periods for years, yet none of the doctors i had consulted ever thought of checking my iron levels. I read about a link between ice chip cravings and low hemoglobin on the Mayo Clinic website and asked to be tested. By the time i returned home after giving blood for the test, my doctor's office had left a message that i required an emergency blood transfusion because my blood count had decreased so much. I had no other symptom except feeling tired "in my bones" and craving ice.

@realhousewifeoftransylvania1.0 2 жыл бұрын

Its amazing how some primary care docs down play iron deficiency, in my experience. Even if it wasn't extreme, it still makes a huge difference when left untreated for a long time.

@sandrar6670 2 жыл бұрын

Agree! I had to do a blood panel to get on low dose accutane. When I went back to look at the test results from early 2020, my iron levels were so low then too, but my doctor never mentioned it as a concern.

@realhousewifeoftransylvania1.0 2 жыл бұрын

@Sandra R Wow, that's negligent. We have to be on top of these doctors sometimes, unfortunately. They just give you very basic info usually and I have to ask a million questions. Learn so much from Dr. Dray😃

@elisaholland29 2 жыл бұрын

Takes a long time to recover too, even after levels are restored. I’m told up to 2 yrs.

@realhousewifeoftransylvania1.0 2 жыл бұрын

@Elisa Holland Well, depends on what issue. Usually I feel so much better right after infusions, like energy wise. Not out of breath or feeling that head 4ush when you get up from the floor or kneeling down. My nakls and hair got better months later I could see the nails improving. I had waves on a few finger nails that were there forever and after months I noticed they were gone. Had no idea it was because of that.

@elisaholland29 2 жыл бұрын

@@realhousewifeoftransylvania1.0 For sure, I’ve had critical improvements quickly as well, but certain effects take longer to fully recover I’m told.

@raymondcandiotes4639 Жыл бұрын

Great video. Very informative and well explained.

@SadeMetsavirta 2 жыл бұрын

This is super interesting, would love more videos like this one!

@Mayushisgate 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for uploading educational content like this. ❤

@DrDrayzday 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching

@superamanda 6 ай бұрын

Everyone understand, and please read this! If you are anemic, they often cannot detect it unless you have an elite lab test. If you have heart pounding, if you walk up the stairs, if you’re tired, you can hear your heart pounding in your ear, if your hair is falling out, your skin is getting really pale get to the doctor as soon as possible. You can die from anemia. When I got to the hospital hem count was three with one being death. I was very very lucky that I knew to check myself into the ER.

@raeperonneau4941 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for these video’s. I’ve learned sooooo much!

@danahoover1216 Жыл бұрын

I cant beleive your doing this video. I just took my mom to hosp for her iron being so low. Thank you for this. They are trying to determine if its do to loss of blood somewhere. Wow. Thank you Dr! I forwarded this to mom and shared. Xoxo dana

@jillholod34 2 жыл бұрын

What an excellent video! Many thanks.

@rebeccafleming821 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Dr Dray. Very helpful.

@ritajames7797 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for posting this interesting video. I had no idea there were so many different signs of iron deficiency.

@Tinyteacher1111 10 ай бұрын

This is ME! One other cause is Lyme. I was diagnosed with Lyme, particularly a live form of Babesia, which gets into the red blood cells and restricts blood flow. My broken shoulder from 10 months ago isn’t healing properly because of lack of blood flow!! Also I’ve been told I look “pasty”, with no color. The biggest problem is that I am extremely tired, and can’t drive far. You also mentioned dry skin, and about a month ago, I was in my daughter’s car that has black fabric seats. There were flakes of my skin (I thought it was dust!) all over her seats! My doctor is trying to do blood work, but I can’t drive there, so I keep canceling. She mentioned this, so I’ve been taking iron supplements, and I hope I can function soon! THANK YOU!

@KimmersF101 2 жыл бұрын

Love these kinds of videos - almost everything you described is me, and not for the first time!

@DrDrayzday 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@hailey0975 2 жыл бұрын

In parts of Africa where I grew up pregnant ladies eat the soil from termite tunnels built on trees. Fascinating link to needing more iron in the diet.

@sharrielee911 Жыл бұрын

Great video very helpful indeed 😊 thanks for sharing 🙂

@FeelinMe11 7 ай бұрын

thank you for this much needed video, which iron pills would you recommend?

@Zionhill2024 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Dr. Dray. Super informative. Dark circles also occur as a result of a toxic or detoxing liver.

@auddie6639 2 жыл бұрын

the skin infection thing is so real... when I was super anemic my acne got so much worse and wouldn't heal. A couple weeks after starting iron my skin starting clearing back up.

@whitneyh8865 Жыл бұрын

Good to know! My skin and hair hate me right now

@shirleybartolo59 Жыл бұрын

Thankyou i was diagnosed with iron level 3 and ferriton sars 4 i am waiting for iron transfusion i have had severe hairloss in last 3 months thanks for video from Melbourne Australia 🥰🥰

@natashafaye6684 2 жыл бұрын

I loved this! I'm curious to know if there are also skin conditions related to hemochromatosis

@pegb8739 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this relevant education! 💗

@DrDrayzday 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching

@edgardoolan1783 2 жыл бұрын

As someone studying to become an RD, I really appreciate these very quick recaps of all the physical manifestations for all the micronutrients! Thank you!

@SarahR2D2 2 жыл бұрын

Doctors rarely test for this. Most would just prescribe an anti itch cream

@jacquelinelaureano4324 Жыл бұрын

She answered all what I’m going through. I’m going to start taking iron pills. I kind of new, but I just needed more clarification and now I have it. ❤

@stephaniepratt4408 8 ай бұрын

Great information thank you so much 🤗🤗

@eatlocal123 2 жыл бұрын

I have low iron and this explains so much of all my problems. The skin itching I always thought was allergies but I hope it will improve with iron supplements. Thanks for making the video.

@tia7765 Жыл бұрын

Did the itching feel like bites?

@katiebee2937 Жыл бұрын

I was soooo tired after my period I started iron tablets and am doing better now 😊

@danielagentile8049 Ай бұрын

Were you deficient in iron and ferritin? How many mg did you take daily?

@sageeridani 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for making this! I’m anemic and have struggled.

@eatmyoctopus 2 жыл бұрын

This is a really informative video. Thanks

@jinxbryant27 2 жыл бұрын

“The itch” is such a real thing and I’ve never been able to explain it 😮

@Keeperoffyre 2 жыл бұрын

very informative. did not know that iron deficiency affected skin and hair loss! was told that part of my issue with chronic headaches and my craving for ice were possible signs or iron deficiency. since i've been taking an iron supplement daily for anemia for almost 4 years, i have had very little in the way of itching, i don't crave ice as much, and the only headaches i have anymore are due to the changes in weather. i'm also not losing nearly as much hair as i realized i was prior to taking the supplement!

@laurenswift9368 Жыл бұрын

Currently pregnant - 18 weeks- and experiencing almost every symptom except instead of itch, it feels more like restless leg syndrome. Taking an iron prescription to feel better soon. The sore in the corner of my lips/ mouth was the first thing to heal so far 👍 Thankfully I’ve figured this out in previous pregnancies so I knew to ask for an iron check and prescription. The key for me is to take the prescription with a glass of orange juice as vitamin c helps absorption and with a big meal that doesn’t have dairy. Dairy inhibits absorption. The big meal helps me not throw up the iron pill as it is hard on the stomach

@good1125 Жыл бұрын

This was so helpful and so true!! I have all these weird symptoms pretty much 😮

@TM-yr6xc 2 жыл бұрын

I'm 52 low iron. I was craving ice all the time. Shortness of breath is also a symptom. I was so low iron I was almost needing a blood transfusion. I believe the low iron was due to my heavy menstrual cycles. Good info! Thanks!

@starlite7785 2 жыл бұрын

Did you end up with the blood transfusion? How are you managing your anemia?

@susanlisson7066 2 жыл бұрын

I was diagnosed as anemic many years ago after tested by my gynaecologist. It was directly due to heavy periods. I started taking spirulina tablets which stopped it really well.

@hascjl 2 жыл бұрын

Lol, I feel you. I was absolutely obsessed with ice for about a year. Routine labs showed my h/h was so low I DID get a transfusion. It was from my periods and went away after an ablation. I just thought I had never realized how delicious ice was before ;)

@thandimaisela1227 2 жыл бұрын

@@hascjl can u explain what is ablation Im also anemic die to heavy period I used evening primrose capsules it helped because atleast I don't get to bleed many days and few times in a month but I wish to have my normal period again 3 days

@yvonnefischer28 Жыл бұрын

I had an IUD because I was extremely heavy periods for 7 or more days. Now I don't have any bleeding. Ask about that first before getting a n ablation which is cauterizing the uterus. Also using cast iron pans help with getting more iron.

@SweaterWeather99 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this video. I have really been wondering about this lately. I stopped eating meat about a year ago and need to go get mine checked. This was super informative! You are a wonderful educator ❤️ Have a wonderful day!

@shondacheesecake 2 жыл бұрын

Same, this video came right on time. 💯

@normanjime5560 2 жыл бұрын

Be sure to get a full iron panel - most ordinary blood test just do a basic iron. Like with vita b12. Some people are deficient in B12 but never know bc the usual CBC blood lab work up only looks at the B12 floating in your blood, NOT whether you are absorbing it or using it , "Active B-12" testing and a couple other kinds of B12 tests may be needed if ppl show clinical signs of B12 deficiency. Oh and do NOT take Biotin before a blood test - at least 2-3 weeks bc it raised certain results in thyroid, and Vitamin D and I believe one more but I forgot.

@IsabelYap-ik8hh 6 күн бұрын

Very helpful and informative thanks

@charlenestewart6427 Жыл бұрын

Omg!! I am so glad I found this video. I can now connect so much stuff.

@thecreampuffchan 2 жыл бұрын

I’ve dealt with chronic anemia and have seen hematologists for years and I didn’t even know some of these! Thank you for making this!

@normanjime5560 2 жыл бұрын

it is unfortunate the hemoglobin dr doesn't give more information to patients. Did you hem dr. discuss your GI track? Did your hem dr ask you if you eat calcium w iron? the two don't mix. Calcium will absolutely stop iron from binding. Did your hem dr ask you about your periods? instead of just treating iron deficiency anemia it would be more helpful to get to the source.

@mimosasforone2556 2 жыл бұрын

Shame on your doctors

@thecreampuffchan 2 жыл бұрын

@@normanjime5560 I do have trouble digesting things but my menstrual cycle is the main issue, and my ferritin is actually worse off than my hemoglobin. I have had several iron infusions but unfortunately developed an allergy to them :(

@pamelastella7306 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing your knowledge Dr. Dray! I’ve been a subscriber to your channel for quite a while and always learn something new. Wish I lived in your area so I could be a patient!