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Posted 5/10/2014 5:34 PM (GMT 0)
Any recommendations for a non-constipating, gentle on the stomach Iron supplement. I have been having a flare up for about 5 weeks and now am anemic. Working with GI on controlling colitis, but am very tired and week.

Currently on Predisone 40 mg, now at 30 doing taper, plus Immodium, Canasaa supp., plus Lialda 4 pills a day, plus B vitamin complex.
Posted 5/10/2014 5:46 PM (GMT 0)
It was suggested by my GP to take ferrous gluconate.
I had no problems with it.

There are different brands available. The one I started with was from Costco. They changed the brand, seemed OK....but now the one I take is from Shopper's Drug Mart. Never any constipation issues.....but I do take fibre, eat salads, etc...

I take it after breakfast, however.....I don't follow the stringent rules for taking this supplement. I'd never end up taking it because I'd forget...

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Posted 5/10/2014 5:49 PM (GMT 0)
@ Quincy, thanks, I will give it a try!
Posted 5/10/2014 5:59 PM (GMT 0)
One thing I did notice is it darkened my stool a bit...

I now take it every 3 days, and the day after I take it, my stool is definitely darker. So, that was the only change I noticed.

I did read that taking it with vitamin C has it working better...I actually take it with all my other meds (bad me), vitamin C is included in the mix.

I also did add more red meat to my diet so that might have been of help as well....meaning my increase of iron readings.
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Posted 5/10/2014 6:18 PM (GMT 0)
I just started an iron supplement today with Vitamin C. It's called Nature's Plus Chewable Iron with Vitamin C. It has great reviews and people have said it's very gentle on the stomach. Plus the taste is fruity and delicious and it doesn't leave an annoying metal aftertaste!
Posted 5/10/2014 6:23 PM (GMT 0)
Lactoferrin is better then taking iron.
Posted 5/10/2014 9:04 PM (GMT 0)
Just a side note for the OP, be SUPER careful taking Immodium, especially while flaring. People with UC generally should avoid anti-diarrheal medication because they drastically increase the chances of getting toxic megacolon! At the very least, make sure your GI knows you are taking it : )
Posted 5/10/2014 10:38 PM (GMT 0)
@Marauder93...My GI is the one who told me to take it to help decrease the frequency of stools..I am not a fan of it either, but is has helped some in past two days. Will surely get off of it asap.

Thanks for the input.
Posted 5/10/2014 11:07 PM (GMT 0)
@upstategal - Good to hear! Im sure youll be fine, especially if you're not taking it super long term. My GI has suggested it as well when my inflammation wasnt too bad, so its definitely not unheard of. I just wanted to make sure you knew the risks so that if you started to develop TM you would have a better chance of recognizing it : )
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