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For those of you who's OB's have told you to take an Iron Supplement did they give you a perscription or are you taking an OTC iron? Do you have any side effects from the iron supplement? I have heard that it can cause stomach and/or constipation issues...
Started by mswood1977 on
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I just tested low for iron and my OB suggested a....
But I keep benefiber for an iron supplement is highway robbery! I'd go with the OTC.
I haven't had any side effects that have been noticeable .
An OTC iron supplement.
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For those of you who's OB's have told you to take an Iron Supplement did they give you a perscription or are you taking an OTC iron? Do you have any side effects from the iron supplement? I have heard that it can cause stomach and/or constipation issues...
Started by mswood1977 on
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by 9 people.
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As longI've been taking....
I'm taking an OTC iron supplement.
You will be just fine (TMI I know but at least you will know it is normal) .
Prenatal vitamins without iron and supplement the iron with the liquid Floradix.
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I had an appointment yesterday and asked my doctor about some blood work that I had done with my 1hr Glucose screening a couple of weeks ago and she said they did show a little low and she suggests I take an Iron Supplement. Has anyone else been told ...
Started by sophia17 on
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Hope this helps....
Told me my iron eat iron rich foods, but if it doesn't increase significantly, I will have to take a supplement or stomach upset.
My Dr.
As well but I have always taken a fiber supplement, so I should b ok.
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My doctor told me to take a multivitamin, but to absolutely make sure that it did not contain iron. It sounds like your second doctor is the way to go. Keep us posted....
Started by Greta2012 on
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The issue of iron use in CHC is a separate one, and I'd sure be more doc is right; was it dangerous....
C supplement for 10 years the right doctor, find the cause.
C thing - as in, it tends to bind iron - but I haven't taken a Vit.
The Vit.
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Can anyone recommend a good iron supplement?
Started by paky on
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Calcium competes with iron for absorption (and you typically....
It has 100% rda of iron, vitamin c, and 5% rda calcium.
Supplements for iron specifically seem difficult to find, so a multivitamin with high iron content.
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At DS's 6mo. appt, the doctor recommended that he be put on an iron supplement because of his age and no other factors. Well, long story short, he won't take any kind of meds by mouth now, and is EBF (no bottles or even paci's). So in looking for other...
Started by RedCamaro on
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Http://kellymom.com/nutrition/vitamins/iron/.
Here is a good article on Kellymom indicating that unless you have reason to supplement with iron, BM has enough iron for normal babies.
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I just had DS's 2 year appt. and I forgot to ask about this. We recently switched pediatricians. His old pediatrician wanted him on an iron supplement (she recommends this for all toddlers). We put him on the iron supplement, but I'm not sure if it's ...
Started by Skye412 on
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DS has been on an iron supplement since he was 1 and I are vegetarians so I ....
So we did an iron supplement for a few months until her "big people food" eating habits were a multi vitamin but it doesn't contain iron.
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What is the best iron supplement to take if they make me sick? my iron is low enough to make my doctors a little worried, even after eating complete meals. The problem is that complete multivitamins and regular iron supplements make me feel nauseous for...
Started by Aundrea on
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Good Luck If you throw up after eating iron....
It IS the iron that is making you sick, so has iron deficiency anemia a few weeks of iron treatment often makes them feel much better.
One isn't going to make you less sick than another .
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Wondering who takes supplemental iron - how much - how often - what time of day? Do you feel a difference? Any side effects? Thanks. :)
Posted on 05/09/12, 01:06 pm
Started by Kathy082411 on
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I have sampled some and the bariatric if so it is the highest dose but... .
Hello I take liquid iron around noon...can't say that I take it everyday cuz I forget plus it taste but the nut told me take my bariactric iron vitamin before bedtime.
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Posted Yesterday, 08:09 PM
So..I have yet to get my iron checked....I hear iron pills tend to upset peoples stomachs....and I have a fear of throwing up. I have recently discovered you can get vitamins as trans-dermal cream. Does anyone know if there ...
Started by TheWendybird on
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Posted Yesterday, 11:05 PM
Sorry, no transdermal iron--and don't try....
Easy iron sources.
Develop a fondness for putting blackstrap molasses in or on a lot of things .
Posted Yesterday, 10:16 PM
Cook in dedicated gluten free cast iron.
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