have you been tested for hemachromotosis? (sp?) It is a genetic disorder. To explain it simply, the opposite of anemia. Your red blood cells hold too much iron. is it worsened after eating iron rich foods, such as red meat and beans. symptoms include pain and stiffness in joints, digestive upset, related to food intake. if you have ever given blood, the anemia test before they draw your blood, when they put a drop of your blood in a vial containing a solution, if your anemic your blood floats, i have hemachromotosis and my blood sank right away, to the point that the technician said "WOW". i have also read that ome of the artificial sweeteners have an effect as well. good luckView Thread