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i had my mitral valve replaced 3 weeks ago and my red cell count was 8.6,i was put on iron tablets which i think have irritated my stomach,i have a lot of discomfort and nausia also i get dizzy, headaches and legs ache,can you advise.
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976897 tn?1379167602
From what I gather, dizziness/nausea is not usual from heart surgery. However they are not uncommon with certain medications. Your cardiologist should have a pretty good idea which one is causing the problem.
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No,not due to see the cardiologist till 16th Feb,and an x-ray and blood tests on the same day.
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976897 tn?1379167602
Have you had your valve checked in the last three weeks?
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976897 tn?1379167602
Try artichokes for iron, or better still, egg yolks. Egg yolks are full of good nutrients like iron and are like taking a multivitamin a day. Another good source of iron is iron enriched cereals, it will state on the packaging if it's enriched. Eating foods high in the nutrient you require is a much safer and natural way to absorb it into the body. Our bodies don't always like a pill containing single substances.
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