I've always had low iron in my blood since I was 15, 16 years old and me losing blood once a month doesn't help either.

Had a scare today; went to the doctor to look at a possible Staph infection in my foot. She took some blood work to check my sugar levels as well (I hate getting poked...). Good news: I'm [possibly] not a diabetic. Bad news: the nurse left me a voice mail saying that I needed to go to the ER immediately because my iron levels were so low. This wasn't anything new to me, but the urgency in the nurse's tone and that I haven't been to the doctor for that in awhile made me go to the E.R.

So after a couple hours (and two more pokes T___T ), I was told the same thing. Wasn't low enough for a blood transfusion though so they just gave me a prescription to some iron supplements and sent me on my way.

Was wondering if anyone had anemia like I do and what they did to maintain it. I know I need to get some iron vitamins or multivitamins, but is there any kind out there that's the best? And what food would be best to eat? Liver and beets are on the top of the list, but I'm just gonna puke those up.

Any advice would help. Thanks!