Re: Anemia--Dan

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Dan,

I guess it could be infections. I know I have Epstein Barr, 2 Herpes

viruses, CMV and another I can't remember at the moment. I still run

a low-grade fever most of the time, even though I've been sick for

about 25 years now. Anything I do gives me a fever and makes me feel

lousy.

I do take extra Copper, Zinc, b12, Folic Acid and Manganese, along

with others. I take a good multi, B-Complex, extra Zinc and extra

Copper in my Estroven. Nothing seems to help the fatigue.

I've never heard of lactoferrin supplement. I'll look into that.

Thank you for your help!

Sue

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> I'm not sure if it's common or not Sue, but I wouldn't be surprised,

especially since we're

> often warned (by some of the leading docs) to " never " take iron.

>

> I think it's always wrong to make blanket statements, as clearly

some people may need iron (and other related nutrients) and that could

in fact be one of the reasons for their CFS, esp if their iron

deficiency has gone on for years.

>

> Iron is ESSENTIAL for proper immune function and proper

neurotransmitter function...

>

> That being said, have you tried a liver supplement, like dessicated

liver, or there's one called Energizing Iron? From what I've read, we

need all the co-factors along with iron, in order to resolve anemia --

like copper, zinc, b12, folic acid, manganese...etc. Perhaps your doc

could test your copper levels. If you're low, that might explain why

your anemia still persists.

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> I was diagnosed as anemic back in June -- haven't been retested yet,

but will try and get

> an appt this month. I just started the liver a couple of days ago

as I think (feel) I'm still pretty bloodless!

>

> Also...infections could be robbing you of the iron or copper (etc).

A lactoferrin supplement

> might help you " grab " the iron, keep it from the infections???

>

> Just my two anemic cents!

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> Dan

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