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Posted 3/13/2014 3:49 AM (GMT 0)
And I'm scared.... and I'm sick of being sick... I'm taking a pill of ferrous fumarate, can it be because of that? or I should run to the doctor right now? because I'm tired of everything, of everything
Posted 3/13/2014 4:43 AM (GMT 0)
I would just keep track of what you eat and if that is a form of iron then yes that can absolutely make you have black stools.
Posted 3/13/2014 4:46 AM (GMT 0)
Yes, the suppliment that you are taking can make one have black/tarry stools.

It is indeed from the iron...prescribed since your doctor is suspecting anemia.

It can also exacerbate constipation, so also take with and abundance of water and and healthy foods. 

No need to worry...this is expected with the Ferrous.

Do keep checking back with your doctor though...and consider making that appointment with the speicalist, so that you can get all the answers that you need.

S.C.
Posted 3/13/2014 8:32 AM (GMT 0)
I take iron supplements as well, and just as S.C. said, they can turn your stool black.

I've gotten used to that now. But yes, and from what I've read, it's also a good indication your body is absorbing the iron that you need.

No worries. :)




M.
Posted 3/15/2014 3:53 AM (GMT 0)
WM.,

You will have to ask your doctor about this. I wouldn't think that it would affect it, as many people take iron suppliments...and the test is looking for blood...

...but I really don't know. Your doctor can tell you.:)

S.C.
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