Iron Supplements

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Equestrian Mom

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Posted 6/4/2009 7:08 PM (GMT 0)

Here's a quick ileo related question:

Who takes iron supplements and what kind do you take?

My latest blood tests shows my B-12/Iron is on the low side of normal. I will be getting my B12's more often now, but have to start taking some iron so I thought I'd check with the experts before calling my GI!! Don't tell him I said that

crohnielass

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Posted 6/4/2009 7:32 PM (GMT 0)

HI, I have iron syrup because i have crohns and an ileo i don't absorb the sugarcoated tablets i also have B12 shots and take folic acid Bev x

Roddiesgirl

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Posted 6/4/2009 10:00 PM (GMT 0)

I had to take iron supplements after my ileostomy surgery last year. My surgeon had me on Ferrous Gluconate 300 mg 3 times daily for about 2 mnths. What a difference they made in my energy levels!! I had to start them slowly though (one per day then work up to 3) because they nauseated me something awful..once I got used to them it was no problem though...hope this helps you!.....Cheryl

dilatante

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Posted 6/4/2009 11:55 PM (GMT 0)

I'm on iron twice a day, ever since my surgery last year, and now B12 monthly. Remember not to take it with milk, and certain antibiotics, because both will decrease how well it works.

Equestrian Mom

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Posted 6/5/2009 12:38 AM (GMT 0)

Thanks you guys/gals are AWESOME!!

peggy113

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Posted 6/5/2009 3:01 AM (GMT 0)

I can't tolerate iron supplements - stomach pain & higher output. Maybe try them like every other day to start to test the waters, so to speak. I don't tolerate ibuprofen either....

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