Hi, I am g6pd deficient and I didn t know ascobic acid was a red flag for me. I was taking ascobic acid 1000mg once a day and a few days down the line I started experiencing severe anaemia. I am also currently in Africa and I am still not feeling so strong after taking iron pills 2 times daily and one a day for women tablets daily. Though it s better than before but I still have the symptoms. What should I do? I have already gone to the Hospital and all labs prove that my haemoglobin level is not so bad.
HI. I am glad that we connected. Ascorbic acid is also known as vitamin C. It is not a complete contraindication for anemia or G6PD deficiency. It is possible that one may develop some symptoms because of the oxidative stress on the body. Usually, G6PD deficiency is treated by avoiding medications that can cause increased oxidative stress. The rest of the treatment is managed by maintain the iron levels, reducing exercise that can cause low oxygen levels, and avoiding excessive stress. Some doctors find using folic acid useful as well. Some cases may require blood transfusion. I hope this works out for you! All the best.