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Tiggeruth
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iron supplements
What do i need to know about taking iron supplements?
the nurse at my drs office said that the dr still needs to sign off on the results but i might need to take something.
I have heard that they are disgusting - true?
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MrsG823
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iron supplements
I was recently put on an iron supplement and it has been tough on my GI tract. The pill itself is not disgusting it is a small tablet that is easily swallowed.
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| Posted 1/31/14 12:58 PM |
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Tiggeruth
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Re: iron supplements
Posted by MrsG823
I was recently put on an iron supplement and it has been tough on my GI tract. The pill itself is not disgusting it is a small tablet that is easily swallowed.
That's what i am afraid of...I didn't have an issue with DD so I didn't even have this test on my radar and now i am bummed. although I still need to wait for my dr to sign off on things so there is a chance its still oko
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| Posted 1/31/14 1:05 PM |
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MrsG823
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iron supplements
Try not to let it get you down- I talked to my doctor about my GI issues and she said that I could take a break for a few days-- I have found taking the iron in the in the afternoon. I think if I could take it with crackers or toast it might help but I am gluten intolerant so the starchy effects of gluten free bread are not the same as wheat based bread. Hopefully, you will not need a supplement.
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| Posted 1/31/14 1:58 PM |
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PitterPatter11
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Re: iron supplements
I started taking iron supplements on Monday since I am slightly anemic. The taste has not bothered me and my GI tract seems to be fine. I was surprised I had low iron since I eat red meat and leafy greens a lot, but I guess this little guy needs a lot of iron...
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| Posted 1/31/14 2:35 PM |
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Tiggeruth
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Re: iron supplements
Posted by PitterPatter11
I started taking iron supplements on Monday since I am slightly anemic. The taste has not bothered me and my GI tract seems to be fine. I was surprised I had low iron since I eat red meat and leafy greens a lot, but I guess this little guy needs a lot of iron...
Thanks I was surprised too. I didn't have this issue the first time around and now i am wondering if it has anything to do with not taking a prescription prenatal vitamin. But I haven't spoken with my dr yet so i'll know more next week.
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BlueDiamonds
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Re: iron supplements
Posted by Tiggeruth
Posted by PitterPatter11
I started taking iron supplements on Monday since I am slightly anemic. The taste has not bothered me and my GI tract seems to be fine. I was surprised I had low iron since I eat red meat and leafy greens a lot, but I guess this little guy needs a lot of iron...
Thanks I was surprised too. I didn't have this issue the first time around and now i am wondering if it has anything to do with not taking a prescription prenatal vitamin. But I haven't spoken with my dr yet so i'll know more next week.
Check your prenatals. My blood work came back with low iron as well. I was taking gummy prenatals (switched in the first trimester because it was all I could keep down and never switched back) and when my results came back, I checked the package. It had barely any iron in it, compared to the regular pills. I switched back to my old prenatals and plan to speak with my doctor at my next visit about it.
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| Posted 1/31/14 3:46 PM |
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Tiggeruth
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Re: iron supplements
Posted by BlueDiamonds
Posted by Tiggeruth
Posted by PitterPatter11
I started taking iron supplements on Monday since I am slightly anemic. The taste has not bothered me and my GI tract seems to be fine. I was surprised I had low iron since I eat red meat and leafy greens a lot, but I guess this little guy needs a lot of iron...
Thanks I was surprised too. I didn't have this issue the first time around and now i am wondering if it has anything to do with not taking a prescription prenatal vitamin. But I haven't spoken with my dr yet so i'll know more next week.
Check your prenatals. My blood work came back with low iron as well. I was taking gummy prenatals (switched in the first trimester because it was all I could keep down and never switched back) and when my results came back, I checked the package. It had barely any iron in it, compared to the regular pills. I switched back to my old prenatals and plan to speak with my doctor at my next visit about it.
I plan on checking tonight. I was always making sure the folic acid was enough but now obviously concerned about the iron.
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| Posted 1/31/14 4:23 PM |
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PitterPatter11
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iron supplements
I just checked my prenatal and it has 100% of the daily recommended amount of iron - so who knows.
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MrsSpring
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Re: iron supplements
i took it all through this preg and all through last preg.
i never had any problems with taking it.
my prenatal vitamin had no where near the amount of iron i needed.
this preg i took every other day. i def can feel a difference if i dont take it. its something that will help you.
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| Posted 1/31/14 8:56 PM |
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luvmotherhood
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iron supplements
my doctor prescribed me a specialty iron supplement when i was pregnant - i believe it was irospan
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| Posted 1/31/14 8:57 PM |
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MrsG823
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iron supplements
My prenatals do not have iron but I choose them specifically because of that reason- I have never done well with iron supplements. I am going to have to manage for the next few weeks. I was surprised to find out I was iron deficient as well because I was intentionally trying to increase me intake.
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