Hi! I'm new to this site. I too, crave ice, and easily consume a gallon of crushed ice a day. I've struggled with anemia for YEARS (heavy bleeding during periods) but this last year I've become obsessive over ice, and easily consume a gallon of crushed ice a day! Put me in front of a fabulous meal and a glass of ordinary water with ice and I will consume the ice every time! Finally went to the dr. and told him I thought I needed my blood checked, as I have heard ice chewing is often a symptom of anemia. Got the results back today, and sure enough, I am at TRANSFUSION LEVEL! He is very concerned and I immediately booked an appt with my ob/gyn to get a handle on this. If you are out there obsessing over ice and what restaurant produces the BEST ice (SONIC, HANDS DOWN!!!) PLEASE get yourself checked for anemia. Are you always exhausted? Fuzzy thinking? Short of breath? Probably anemia.
I will keep you all posted as to what the dr. says to do. I am going to start on Fergon (Iron supplement) until I see the other dr. Good luck to all my fellow ice addicts out there. Hope there's help for us!!