Ice Cravings

[monty 18]

I am 7 weeks out and have intense ice cravings. I read some place that this can be a sign of anemia. I am curious if this has happened to anyone else. I read that seasoning food helps with taste and also wonder if it is due to those spices-nothing real hot-salt, pepper, chopped garlic, onions etc. As always any feedback is greatly appreciated.

[turtlebutt825 5]

ice cravings or spice cravings?

[100%Sleeved 148]

Hi Monty,

Ice cravings are definitely a sign of anemia. I was cronic anemia and ate ice all day everyday until I went to see a blood specialists. She gave me Iron infusions and now I can't stand ice. Please get your iron levels checked. My body does not asorb iron so I have to get it through iv and now I have more energy. I know we all are different but it's worth looking in to. I hope this helps.

[Lissa 2,631]

you definitely need to have your Iron levels checked. I've never met anyone who ate ice constantly that was NOT anemic. Get thee to a doctor asap. It's a huge issue, especially after being sleeved because you are not going to be able to correct the anemia through diet alone.

Good luck!!

[italianlady13 80]

I agree with getting your levels checked...it can also be a sign of pica which occurs when nutrients are low....like people who eat dirt, poop etc etc etc

[monty 18]

Thanks for your help. I will be getting my blood work done when I see my Primary Phy. when I fly home in a week.. I am not feeling tired at all,was one of my clues when I would get injections for anemia. . If anything I am not getting enough sleep. I have not seen him since my surgery so I'll have to mention both of these issues.

Thanks again!