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Posted 4/30/2012 7:05 PM (GMT 0)
Hello,

I was wondering if anyone has taken Ferrous Gluconate for their anemia?  My RBC came back at 8.5 so my doc has added this drug to my regimen!  I am not finding the most positive reviews about it, so I was wondering if anyone has any experience with it.

Thank you in advance!

Posted 4/30/2012 10:56 PM (GMT 0)
I have never been able to take any iron products by mouth - not even prenatal vitamins. My stomach could not tolerate them. I do know we have several members that take iron supplements. Hope they come along soon.
Posted 4/30/2012 11:12 PM (GMT 0)
Hi Krw, I take something called Ferrous Fumarate and take 2 300 mg. tablets a day for my anemia. Before I began taking it I did not have the energy to climb the stairs. 

I am not saying that I am 100% better for taking this particular medication but I do have more energy.

I have my hemaglobin tested regularily as it can fall really low sometimes.

If your iron is really low you could ask your doctor about "IV iron supplements", which I have also had.

Hope this helps.

Posted 5/1/2012 1:55 PM (GMT 0)
Thanks Ides and cleanfreak for responding. After a bood transfusion (year ago) they gave me iron via my IV. I had a terribel reaction, my throat started closing up, it was a nightmare. So I am very allergic to Iron injections. However, I have been "promised" pill form will not have the same side effect. I am very nervous to take it though.
Posted 5/2/2012 7:38 PM (GMT 0)
krw, I've used it for years with no problems. What negative reviews have you received?
Posted 5/2/2012 8:32 PM (GMT 0)
I have taken iron supplements also in the pill form and usually feel a boost of energy for a few days/ weeks but then seem back to my old self. :(

Also, it would make me feel nauseous.

Posted 5/2/2012 8:54 PM (GMT 0)
I find Proferrin gentle on the tummy. I take it with vit. C, which increases absorption. Hope your counts come up soon!
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