Anyone take iron supplements?

Is anyone taking iron supplements? I'm wondering if you have problems with constipation? ~ Trish

Shayna, I take one ferrous gluconate iron pill a day and have not noticed any constipation. I know a lot of people do have that problem. Not that I am qualified to dish out medicinal advice....but I would add some fiber pills like Benefiber to your diet. Patty

Yes, I take one Slow Fe or 65mg of Ferrous sulfate but haven't experienced the constipation. I was taking it pre-op and now post...no problems..

I've been taking 325mg of Iron since...wow I don't know how long...at least 4 years. At one time I was taking 3 a day, but now just once and I have never had problems associated with it.

yes i take them... no poopy problems

I'm supposed to have 150 mg of elemental iron a day and I don't have any problems, but I did just after surgery. When I was able to add some fiber or roughage to my diet, the problems disappeared. Jan -90 lbs.

Hi Trish, Yep, on both. I take iron and I'm usually constipated. I will be trying to get more fiber into the diet but I swear just thinking about adding another supplement makes my head spin. (but if it can make my bottom spin, I guess it's worth it. LOL) Sincerely, Dawn Post-Op 9/23/04 399/264/200