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ali120206
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Does anyone take an iron supplement?
If so, what do you take?
I was put on an iron supplement yesterday at my 24w appt due to low hemoglobin. I was surprised since it wasn't a concern while I was pregnant with DS (even though my iron tends to be on the low side).
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MaZz
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Gina
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Re: Does anyone take an iron supplement?
Ive been taking it since getting the results of my first bloodwork session  Doc said my numbers would be fine for 3rd tri but too low for first tri I bought whatever I found in walmart... I think its like spring valley brand... He has me on only 1 a day and Im hoping it stays that way bc they are freakin nasty tasting! 
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| Posted 12/14/11 10:26 AM |
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MathWife
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Gina
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Re: Does anyone take an iron supplement?
i was taking an OTC, Feosol it was called...
but i got my blood tested again and my levels are still low, I'm 32 weeks now...
so they put me on a prescription vitamin called Corvita 150
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| Posted 12/14/11 10:47 AM |
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VeeJay
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Re: Does anyone take an iron supplement?
I take an OTC one called Slow FE. So far it hasn't upset my stomach or constipate me.
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| Posted 12/14/11 11:24 AM |
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ali120206
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Re: Does anyone take an iron supplement?
Posted by VeeJay
I take an OTC one called Slow FE. So far it hasn't upset my stomach or constipate me.
My Dr recommended this one but, gave me a trial of a prescription one once she learned I had a good prescription plan so right now I'm taking Irospan 24/6 and my stomach is really bothering me.
Message edited 12/14/2011 12:01:46 PM.
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| Posted 12/14/11 11:49 AM |
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MaZz
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Re: Does anyone take an iron supplement?
Are you taking it with food? Mine would get upset if I didnt
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| Posted 12/14/11 12:31 PM |
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SweetPeaMomma
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jen
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Re: Does anyone take an iron supplement?
also taking OTC slow fe.
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| Posted 12/14/11 1:40 PM |
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ali120206
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Re: Does anyone take an iron supplement?
Posted by MaZz
Are you taking it with food? Mine would get upset if I didnt
I didn't this morning but, I will try it tomorrow.
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| Posted 12/14/11 2:01 PM |
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MathWife
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Gina
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Re: Does anyone take an iron supplement?
my pills tell me NOT to take them with a meal, unless it makes me sick, then to take with a small meal...
it interferes with absorption...
but it made me sick with and without a small meal LOL
so what I do now is I have my breakfast in the morning before I leave (around 6, 6:15) and then 2 hours or so later, I take the pill at work.
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| Posted 12/14/11 5:50 PM |
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gsgirls1
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Re: Does anyone take an iron supplement?
I take corvite. It is a prescription
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| Posted 12/14/11 6:14 PM |
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MaZz
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Re: Does anyone take an iron supplement?
Posted by MathWife
my pills tell me NOT to take them with a meal, unless it makes me sick, then to take with a small meal...
it interferes with absorption...
but it made me sick with and without a small meal LOL
so what I do now is I have my breakfast in the morning before I leave (around 6, 6:15) and then 2 hours or so later, I take the pill at work.
oh wow... mine say to take with food... so strange  I better have been absorbing, I loathe taking them
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| Posted 12/14/11 6:56 PM |
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MathWife
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Gina
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Re: Does anyone take an iron supplement?
Posted by MaZz
Posted by MathWife
my pills tell me NOT to take them with a meal, unless it makes me sick, then to take with a small meal...
it interferes with absorption...
but it made me sick with and without a small meal LOL
so what I do now is I have my breakfast in the morning before I leave (around 6, 6:15) and then 2 hours or so later, I take the pill at work.
oh wow... mine say to take with food... so strange I better have been absorbing, I loathe taking them
well from what I've known and learned about Iron and maximizing the absorption, Vitamin C is the best with it, and Dairy is the worst with it...so maybe have it with oatmeal and raisins and a glass of OJ, or some other fruit and OJ...don't take it with a glass of milk!
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| Posted 12/14/11 8:03 PM |
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