Question:
5 yrs out and i'm anemia iron pills hurt my stomach and advice
— mharju2002 (posted on May 2, 2007)
May 2, 2007
Most iron pills need to be taken with food. My iron has been low so I
started taking half of a FeoSol tab a day due to taking a multi-vitamin
with iron in it also. I spoke with the doctor and she advised that stools
would tighten up and to make sure to take with food as it was hard on the
stomach. Hope this helps.
— 1968 Loser
May 2, 2007
I take Sundown's Perfect Iron with a 500mg tablet of Vitamin C. I can take
it on an empty stomach and it still doesn't bother me. Have you tried that
brand yet? If not, I would give that a try. I was anemic last year
(hemoglobin at 6.5) and I took 3 of those twice a day and within 3 months
my hemoglobin was up over 11. Good luck to you!
— rinnchris
May 3, 2007
Hi Marie,
If you go to a vitamin or natural store they now sell liquid iron
supplements, they are pretty easy on the pouch, so far anyway, just a
suggestion but it couldnt hurt to try it, i would start out with a small
bottle and see how you do, I do fine with it. Good luck and I hope it
helps
Diane
— noboat4u
May 3, 2007
What kind of iron are you taking? Ferrous sulfate HURTS and isn't absorbed
well. I take Tender Iron, have for years. I take 12 at a time (300mg
elemental iron) and it doesn't hurt. (either end <w>) My iron levels
are not just ok, but they are STELLAR, far better than is seen at 12-13 yrs
out. I have taken lots of the irons that are "supposed" to be
ok, but none moved levels up til I found (made) this one. I take all 12 at
once with a vit C, but this one does not need to be taken on empty. Not
with dairy, caffeine, eggs, whole grains or other vites, minerals or meds,
of course. But I take it with a few bites of veggie or fruit or protein
bar.
— vitalady
May 4, 2007
Definately check the type of iron you are taking. Ferrous Sulfate can be
very hard on your stomache. Ferrous Gluconate is much gentler and easier
to take.
— tonyapf
May 4, 2007
Bariatric Edge Chewable Iron has worked for me with little to no
complications.
— Tammy Douglas
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