A couple questions on Iron, Probiotics and ADEK
Can anyone tell me what kind Iron they take..I have an RX from my doctor and it seems to give me horrible gas... My other problem is probiotics, they give me bad gas also, I have tried a couple different ones. As far as the ADEK (chewable) from Vita Lady is 3 of those pills really enough everyday? Thanks:)
Ms. Cal Culator
on 9/6/11 12:03 am - Tuvalu
on 9/6/11 12:03 am - Tuvalu
See...that's the problem with iron. So I kind of wonder HOW deficient you are. Are you already needing iron or are you trying to prevent a problem?
Here's why...iron pills can tear up guts. Some more, some less...but they have that tendency. And iron injections can stain or tatoo your skin and, according to my hematologist, they can be QUITE painful. Iron infusions involve sitting in a recliner and watching a chick flick.
Guess which I opted for! Of course, my numbers support that choice. Maybe yours do, maybe they don't.
Sue
I can only tolerate proferrin. I take 2 a day. No 3 ADEK chewable is not enough, you need to take dry D, E and A and K1 as well separately (see vitalady"s starting plan for DSer's) I took the chewable the first few weeks when I couldn't swallow alot of pills. The ADEK chewable is more like a multivit. Hope this helps.
Joan
Joan
mrsannie
on 9/6/11 8:13 am
on 9/6/11 8:13 am
Hi, I had trouble with my Iron and ws quite deficient, and was at risk for injections as well. Turns out I wasn't takig the right kind at the right time and was taking it with what I shouldn't, here's what the hematologist told me:
1. Only take Carbonyl Iron, like Feosol FE (OTC.) We DSers absorb this type much better
2. Take on an empty stomach
3. Do not take with any dairy
3. Take with Vitamin C, it helps with absorbtion. Iron needs an acidic environment.
4. Do not take Iron anywhere near your acid reflux meds.
5. Take enough, I now take 4 tabs a day (that's 180mg)
6. Do not laydown for at least 15 minutes after taking Iron.
I followed this advice and I've been much better.
Good luck!
1. Only take Carbonyl Iron, like Feosol FE (OTC.) We DSers absorb this type much better
2. Take on an empty stomach
3. Do not take with any dairy
3. Take with Vitamin C, it helps with absorbtion. Iron needs an acidic environment.
4. Do not take Iron anywhere near your acid reflux meds.
5. Take enough, I now take 4 tabs a day (that's 180mg)
6. Do not laydown for at least 15 minutes after taking Iron.
I followed this advice and I've been much better.
Good luck!