Craving and chewing ice (pagophagia) is often associated with iron deficiency anemia. ... Is constantly craving and chewing ice a sign of anemia?
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Within the past year I developed a craving for chewing ice, I too , like many others was obsessed with the need to chew ice. I was also diagnosed with anemia. I take iron supplements now twice a day and still can’t stop the ice chewing.
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My doctor thinks my anemia is caused by chewing ice. Has anyone ever heard of this? I am cutting way back but it has been such a habit that I slip sometimes without thinking. I am in my late 50's and seem to need ... If I couldn't have my ice, ordinary ice was almost as good. Once my iron levels improved, I lost the craving.
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A message board for people who crave ice chewing. If you love chewing ice then come and share with others who also love ice chewing! ... Share your ice chewing stories.
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There have been several reports linking the craving of ice to iron-deficiency anemia (low blood count as a result of an iron-deficiency). In fact, there's even a website called "All About Chewing Ice," which also has a support group for people with this condition.
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Can you help me with my questions: Have you ever heard of a pica and of someone craving paper? ... You have iron deficiency anemia and need to take iron supplements with vitamin C to remedy the anemia which is causing the pica (eating ice and paper). Chewing ice is a symptom, not a cause or interference as your doctor stated.
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I started chewing ice - seriously - in the past year. I began the craving during my last pregnancy, but I craved all kinds of ice - crushed, snow, ice cones, but in the last few months it's for pure ice. It makes me ( and my hubby) crazy!
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i am 13, i have been chewing ice for about 2 years now. My teeth are very weak and i feel like i have no enamle what s ever. eating ice has become a habit,craving and addiction for me. and my family doesn't have the money to take me to the dentist.
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hi, I am 23 year old and have a craving of Ice eating. I ate alot of ice in a full day. and i have problem of heavy menstrual bleeding, thus it can lead to wait loss as well Kindly suggest what should i do...
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Why do people crave chewing ice? What causes people to crave ice? Why do people like ice in drinks? Why do you crave ice when anemic? Is craving ice a sign of pregancy? Why do you crave ice all the time? Why would a person crave eating ice?
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