tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2956782078294242459.post6177420015266562069..comments2024-03-27T03:09:43.801-07:00Comments on Barefoot Angie Bee: Some randomnessAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15169460908351248051noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2956782078294242459.post-85079203456622632992010-08-22T17:48:20.631-07:002010-08-22T17:48:20.631-07:00That's so odd that you're feeling so much ...That's so odd that you're feeling so much better and the count dropped. I guess the good thing is after the supplements kick in you'll feel even more fantastic!Christinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02527827359630897863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2956782078294242459.post-525319958861106982010-08-19T13:50:07.270-07:002010-08-19T13:50:07.270-07:00Hope the supplements improve your iron levels soon...Hope the supplements improve your iron levels soon. Glad you are at least feeling better.<br /><br />LOL at the TMI line - mine only exists because my husband gets embarrassed by some of the things I'd be willing to share.MCM Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10588793352268224508noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2956782078294242459.post-59927033546034183722010-08-19T09:20:14.631-07:002010-08-19T09:20:14.631-07:00Sorry about your iron! CRAP! Please take care. ...Sorry about your iron! CRAP! Please take care. New Belgium is awesome. They use their powers for good.<br />I've been inspired to answer your questions on my blog..fundersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06039783989300767491noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2956782078294242459.post-68291916228300778292010-08-19T07:21:39.893-07:002010-08-19T07:21:39.893-07:00Has anybpdy reminded you to stop drinking tea, if ...Has anybpdy reminded you to stop drinking tea, if you usually do ? Tea will inhibit the absorption of iron.miscellanyhttp://ourmiscellany.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2956782078294242459.post-62968677281068448422010-08-18T21:37:17.523-07:002010-08-18T21:37:17.523-07:00Hoping your anemia improves! Sounds like you'r...Hoping your anemia improves! Sounds like you're doing what you need to do. It's awesome you were able to feel better with a change in diet too!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2956782078294242459.post-3981741363916735372010-08-18T20:42:09.366-07:002010-08-18T20:42:09.366-07:00Maybe working at the cycling thing you'll come...Maybe working at the cycling thing you'll come up with an idea for barefoot clipless pedals? That would be sweet on a beach cruiser...<br /><br />Dumb question but what is a normal iron level and is it x per 1000?Patrick Mahoneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17181637044657605057noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2956782078294242459.post-58034455134068743622010-08-18T18:25:37.450-07:002010-08-18T18:25:37.450-07:00Sorry the natural way didn't do the job...I do...Sorry the natural way didn't do the job...I do hope that you won't have to take supplements for too long. <br /><br />Things sure sound hectic for you these days...stay strong and hope you keep on feeling better!Annehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08125640729727220332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2956782078294242459.post-91378309246851382012010-08-18T17:02:41.748-07:002010-08-18T17:02:41.748-07:00I'm anemic and have been for a few months now....I'm anemic and have been for a few months now. I was actually *severely* anemic at diagnosis and had my iron levels been slightly lower, most likely would've had to have a transfusion. All my other numbers were low too- the ONLY thing that was normal in my CBC was my WBC count.<br /><br />I was put on a supplement called Bifera, which has been working pretty well. It's a combination of heme and non-heme iron, so if you have to do a supplement, it's supposed to be one of the best ones.<br /><br />Otherwise... it seems like you're doing well. The Vitamin C helps too. Maybe when your levels go up, you can stop the supplements. I mean, I'm not too keen on taking them either, but I look at it just like taking an antibiotic or another medicine- you won't be on them forever, it's just to get you better so that you don't have to be on them :). <br /><br />Have fun on your long run!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2956782078294242459.post-66728011444821497372010-08-18T16:39:38.765-07:002010-08-18T16:39:38.765-07:00Hi Angie, I found your blog through the Run Like A...Hi Angie, I found your blog through the Run Like A Mother site and I can so relate to both the anemia and having a child on the autism spectrum. My son (age 14) has Asperger Syndrome and is high-functioning and verbal but he definitely has his challenges, especially in school. It has gotten easier as he's gotten older but it hasn't gotten EASY. He is definitely worth all the struggle, though, as I know your little guy is, too!<br /><br />On the anemia, I have been anemic or borderline anemic all my life (I'm 43) and finally found out several years ago that my body just cannot utilize non-heme iron. So all that plant iron I've always tried to get into me did me no good! I have to get all my iron from meat, which brings up all sorts of ethical stuff with me (I used to be vegetarian, that's how I found out about the heme/non-heme iron issue) so I'm always experimenting to see how little meat I can get away with and not get sick. That anemia fatigue is like no other fatigue, though, so I really feel for you and hope your levels get up soon so you can feel better!<br /><br />Well, sorry for writing a novel in your comments but I didn't want to lurk anymore. Love your blog and am very intrigued with the barefoot running!Kathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09399389348876533777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2956782078294242459.post-69679476980496844872010-08-18T16:29:10.273-07:002010-08-18T16:29:10.273-07:00Oh, Angie, they must have made a mistake. See, I a...Oh, Angie, they must have made a mistake. See, I am one of those people who, if only possible, would like to avoid supplements. I would love to believe that we can get what we need from our food. OK, OK, this is what I would like. The reality often is different. <br />BTW, some people swear cast iron pans help with iron levels. Now I love my cast iron pots and pans but I am not sure how much iron I am really getting from them. <br />Hope your anemia goes away with whatever iron form you take.Ewahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17005438284707424779noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2956782078294242459.post-31285629217112371812010-08-18T16:07:11.978-07:002010-08-18T16:07:11.978-07:00that's so weird that the number went down!
I...that's so weird that the number went down! <br /><br />I'm gearing up for a busy fall too...I'll think of you on your 18 miler while I'm doing my 21 miler this weekend!!Mollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00144512028031455208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2956782078294242459.post-19261293646086732622010-08-18T15:52:55.778-07:002010-08-18T15:52:55.778-07:00Hey!;-)
just had to swing by and say I LOVED your ...Hey!;-)<br />just had to swing by and say I LOVED your creativity juices flowin on my post! woo-hoo!<br /><br />I knew you'd be on board the creativity animal express;-)AM!https://www.blogger.com/profile/08204838651690610530noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2956782078294242459.post-13171779061173233452010-08-18T15:01:35.018-07:002010-08-18T15:01:35.018-07:00I just wanted to mention that my husband is a phys...I just wanted to mention that my husband is a physician who used to be a chiropractor, so he knew about a kind of iron called chelated iron that is supposed to be better. I take that. I'm not sure why it's better, but I'll ask him if you want.<br /><br />Also, I heard that in raw milk (I know, controversial) there is lactoferrin, which is an iron-binding protein that helps with the absorption of iron. Lactoferrin gets destroyed in the pasteurization process, according to what the proponents say. (www.realmilk.com)<br /><br />Don't know you well enough yet, since I just started reading your blog, to know if that would be of interest to you or not to explore. Just putting it there in case it's helpful.Avocational Singerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15322495001387001602noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2956782078294242459.post-75590224107151268792010-08-18T14:52:30.354-07:002010-08-18T14:52:30.354-07:008.5? Wow. When I gave birth to my youngest I bled ...8.5? Wow. When I gave birth to my youngest I bled a lot and my level ended up being close to 8. They wanted to give me a transfusion but I talked them into waiting to see how it was the next day. Luckily it did go up and was acceptable enough to release me from the hospital without needing one. It was still only around 12 at a follow up 6 weeks later. Good thing you got to the doctor and are being monitored. Good luck with the supplements-they did funny things to my poo and I was NOT a fan of that! :-/Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11943587661919056154noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2956782078294242459.post-83817143960956711232010-08-18T14:43:44.439-07:002010-08-18T14:43:44.439-07:00Laughing...the line for TMI is definitely far out ...Laughing...the line for TMI is definitely far out there after having my 3 kids!mommaof3ontherunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13304875653490732002noreply@blogger.com