Iron Supplements

Is anyone else taking Iron supplements? 4 wks bw and my iron was xtremely low, pcp but me on 325mg ferrous sulfate 2 x day. Last month my iron was up so he decreased it to 1 x day but now I am feeling terrible again. I wonder If I will have to take Iron for life. any input would be appreciated.

My Surgeon told me to start taking Iron next this month on the anniversary date of my surgery. Then he said I would take iron for as long as I can have babies. After that shouldn't need to take iron anymore.

I also have to take iron twice a day. I also have to take Colace to help with the constipation caused by taking the iron I was told to make sure and take it on an empty stomach with about 2 ounces of orange juice to help with absorption. I will be doing my 3 month blood work next week so I hope it has improved. Linda

I just started iron about a week ago - my 3 month blood work came back low - I already feel a lot better. I didn't realize how listless I was.. You may have to take it for life, or maybe you still be able to stop at menopause. Or maybe you'll be able to decrease to like twice a week once your numbers are good.. everyone is going to be different I'm sure. I think I am taking 325mg once per day (at night) - vitamin C is included, to help absorption. Don't take it with calcium or your multivitamins if they contain calcium. I've also had to add fiber and use glycerin suppositories because of constipation from the iron.