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[|Human|] I was just in the emergency room two weeks ago for lightheadedness , weak, uterine cramps (tightening like braxton hicks but not pregnant) and nausea. My hemoglobin was 8.4. They released me saying I was very anemic and gave me iron supplements . I returned two days later and hemoglobin dropped to 8. I was admitted and I had one pint of blood transfused and that seemed to help a bit. They did a CT scan and ultrasound. Maybe an ovarian cyst but liver fine, kidney fine, no ulcer or diverticulitis . It is two weeks later. I have been eating a high iron diet consisting of beets, red meat, raisins, spinach and other foods in addition to a supplement, vitamin c and b12. I am taking this seriously. However, I am still feeling weak when I do even very little activity. Just not my old self. Shortness of breath, my upper arm/shoulder has been sore since the transfusion and hurts when I lift my arm. I occasionally have the tightening/cramping still and just overall not much energy and BAD headaches. It was recommended (since the gyn and gastroenterologist didn t find anything) that perhaps I see a hematologist? Is it normal to still feel this way after being diagnosed with anemia? I understand it takes weeks to recuperate. If you could shed some light on my condition, that would be great. Thank you. Laurie
[|AI|]  thanks for your query can feel your concernsThese are all symptoms of anaemiayes, you are right.it takes weeks to be better.I advise you to continue with your supplements and improved diet.be a little patient. You will get better in few weeks.it will take time to build up your stores and to improve your energy levels be in close contact with your doctormoniter your hemoglobin after 2 weeks after taking supplement swishing you good health am available for your help regards Chat Doctor.