Is it normal to have ice cravings with beta thalassemia anemia?

Maybe: Ice cravings has been reported as a symptom of iron deficiency anemia. Some people believe ice cravings also occur in other forms of anemia, such as thalassemia anemias. It is not known how many non-anemic persons have ice cravings, so it is unknown how likely it would be for a ice cravings to occur coincidentally with an anemia but not due to the anemia.

No: Ice cravings are part of a syndrome called pica. People with mineral deficiencies, usually iron but can be other minerals, feel a desire to chew on things such as ice or even dirt. It would be worth having lab tests to evaluate your iron and other minerals status.