Advice on taking iron pills

[AliBaby]

ferro grad c are best i reckon.

A few years back i had really low iron (it came back in a random blood test i had) The doctor was shocked that I hadnt had worse side effects but because I lived with it for most of my life without knowing I suppose I just got used to it. And i just thought I was tired because of everything else that was going on in my life.

I had to have an iron injection once a fortnight for 3 months. I then went on ferrograd c and havent had a prob with any side effects (but everyone is different). Always have with vitamin c like a glass of oj and when you eat meat make sure you have it with vitamin c. Meals like spag bol are good for boosting iron.

Hope you can get it under control soon. If they continue to stay low ask about the injections to boost your levels up. they arent to painful as they put it in just above your bottom.

PM me if you want some more info on it.

[BellyBelly]

Many midwives recommend floradix as it's more rapidly absorbed, more readily absorbed and with less side effects. It has a berry taste so easier to take than most other liquid supplements.

[Cassius2]

the floradix is good if you have below average iron, BUT when you are borderline anaemic it isnt in a high enough concentration to be a full supplement itms. i tried it for awhile but because my levels were so low it just wasnt upping the levels as my body would use it up and not store it...

i had success also with spirulina and it doesnt have the same side-effects or damage on the body as normal iron supplements, but again, because of it's low grade, i was taking 22 tablets a day i did it and feel it was worth it, but could only maintain it for about 6 months. so now am back to ferro grad c which TBH is just gross, but is only 2-3 tablets for me...

iron injections are beneficial to get over the initial 'hump' of iron deficiency too (at least to help minimise blackouts etc).

[jamakin]

I just started taking spa tone too, same as Kazbah, just from the chemist, its a liquid formula so no constipation and more easily digested, i take it in some oj to help with the absortion. could be worth a try? I highly recommend it.

[RoyaUK]

I've got very low iron levels (and due to give birth soon) and learnt that only about 15% of the iron in tablets are absorbed (at best) by the body. Many have more success with ferrous sulphate liquid.

I actually had an iron infusion today - it took about 5 hrs to do. I'll find out in 2 weeks after a blood test how successful it has been but given the tablets, liquid and lots of red meat (with vit C veggies etc) have done little for me i have great hopes for the infusion!

[Sopdet]

I have the opposite issue, I have gone from once a day BM to three times a day since starting iron supplements. I feel so much better since taking them.

[*charmalea*]

i have been taking ferro grad c and i hope its working , i dont feel any better , i hope it works as im so over the dizziness and blacking out .