Hello. I have low iron levels but the tablets that I am on are horrible so havnt been taking them. Last night I was really breathless before I went to bed. I woke up at 4.30 in the morning not being able to breathe properly. My chest was sore. My pulse as i woke up was 116bpm. Will this be related?
Hello, Thank you for contacting ChatDoctorI understand your concern, I am Chat Doctor, Infectious Disease Specialist answering your query. No iron therapy never causes such a problem. In fact when you have low hemoglobin such problems may happen. So breathlessness is because of severe anemia. I advise you to continue your therapy with iron. Iron therapy takes long time to get its effect. So please continue the medication. Take the medication till your hemoglobin sets to normal level plus three months. This extra three months will replenish your storage of iron. You can ask for further queries here on bit.ly/ Chat Doctor. Thank you, ChatDoctorInfectious Disease specialist wish you the best health at Chat Doctor.