<prompt> If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patients description.I had pregnancy induced hypertension in dec 2010 still on meds now also iron deficiency which causes weekness and fainting spells, my heart also races when i get a faint spell. I am on two types of iron materna and ferrum hausman chewables. How soon will i feel like myself again? please help its been one wk on meds now  <response>: HI, I understand your concern. Iron deficiency is hazardous in pregnancy - for maternal fetal health. Its good you have already stated with iron supplements with your doctors advise. If you are digesting iron well, you should start feeling improvement in 3 weeks of medication. - Addition of proteins, vitamins C, B6, B12 folic acid help improvement. - You should check your HBO in a month consult your doctor. - injectable iron preparations blood transfusion is advised to non responding patients patients in late pregnancy. Thanks. 