Proferrin Users (XP)

NHPOD9
on 2/3/16 3:15 pm

I am curious to hear from those of you who use Proferrin as your choice of iron.  I'm particularly interested in knowing why you are on this iron, any side-effects you have experienced, and if your levels are within range.

As background information, I have a hard time tolerating and absorbing iron.  Proferrin has been recommended to me from others on this site in the past, but the cost is very prohibitive.  Unfortunately, the only iron I have been able to take more than a few weeks (Sundown Perfect), has turned on me and I can no longer tolerate it.  I have tried at least 9 different types and brands of iron, including another heme iron, so I am worried Proferrin will be another failure, but with a bigger price tag.

Thank you!

~Jen
RNY, 8/1/2011
HW: 348          SW: 306          CW:-fighting regain
    GW: 140


He who endures, conquers. ~Persius

Citizen Kim
on 2/4/16 5:44 am - Castle Rock, CO

I've been on it a couple of years and it's been awesome.  No iron infusions needed (I had 3 over 5 years), no side effects AT ALL.  I'm on a high deductible, so it is expensive, but definitely not infusion expensive.

Can't recommend it highly enough

Proud Feminist, Atheist, LGBT friend, and Democratic Socialist

NHPOD9
on 2/4/16 1:56 pm

Thanks, Kim. I'm nervous to spend so much on a supplement that may not stay down. But I'm not sure what to try next.

~Jen
RNY, 8/1/2011
HW: 348          SW: 306          CW:-fighting regain
    GW: 140


He who endures, conquers. ~Persius

H.A.L.A B.
on 2/4/16 12:11 pm

I have IBS... I have days I can take the proferin and days that I can't... Learned the hard way.. 

Hala. RNY 5/14/2008; Happy At Goal =HAG

"I can eat or do anything I want to - as long as I am willing to deal with the consequences"

"Failure is not falling down, It is not getting up once you fell... So pick yourself up, dust yourself off, and start all over again...."

NHPOD9
on 2/4/16 1:59 pm

Thanks, Hala. My main problems are nausea and stomach upset. Hopefully I'll be able to tolerate it.

~Jen
RNY, 8/1/2011
HW: 348          SW: 306          CW:-fighting regain
    GW: 140


He who endures, conquers. ~Persius

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