Help!! I need to boost my iron!

Help, I need to boost my iron quick, my ferritin is at 9 and transferrin at 434. I did not realize it was this dangerous until checking with others and of course my Dr. told me to take 324 mg. ferrous sulfate iron? What carbonyl iron and how many mg can I take to boost my iron- sundown naturals perfect iron is being discontinued from what I see online and vitaladys tender iron is on back order, is the Cypress Iron brand (Polysaccharide-150mg Elemental) good to take? Thanks!

crap - I love Sundown Perfect Iron!! I just bought some more on eBay (they still have some on amazon as well)

ok I will check online. thanks!

I just emailed the Sundown company, too. So many of us use this - I can't believe they'd discontinue it! I guess I'll be switching over to Vitalady's brand when I run out...

the Sundown company called me in response to my email. They verified that Perfect Iron has been discontinued. Crap. Well, I have enough to last me for a few months. Hopefully Vitalady will have her Tender Ion in stock by then....

I take Vitron C .It is iron with vitamin C to help you absorb the iron.My WSL Dr recommened it.Has done a good job so far.I have to take 2 a day.You also have to weight 2 hours between your calcium and iron.The interfere with absorption.

I was using the slow release iron, forgot which brand. I think it was called SlowFE. I think one of the vets told me which kind to take. I know it is pretty hard to find locally where I live, but Amazon does have several options. Have you thought about the iron patch? I started using that almost two months ago, have not had iron levels checked yet but am hoping for a good outcome.

This is where a vet is needed. I feel like someone should be telling you that your iron is way too low and supplements won't be able to bring it up enough. Someone should be telling you that you need iron infusions so you need to see a Hematologist ASAP.

Can anybody back me up?

Yes I was told to do infusions however my insurance will not cover until $4,500 deductible is met and infusions are $2,700 per session

Hi liz52408

When my hair was falling out and my iron got really low here is what I did and and it has worked like a charm. Check with your doctor first :-) My labs have been great ever since.


Liquid is best but it stains teeth so if you do this, make sure to toss the iron back or use a straw to keep if off teeth. I use an eye dropper. Try this until your next test. I take a whole ounce every day. We need more than the average person. Here is a site to order liquid and it's on sale for $5 a bottle. Good buy. I mix it with about 2 ounces of OJ or grapefruit juice. Makes it way easier to take. But you can chew Vitamin C supplement with it and it's best on an empty stomach. I just take it last thing at night then I have the 2 hours 'after' covered :)

McKesson, Iron Supplement (Ferrous Sulfate) Liquid 16 oz.,

1 Bottle, Betty Mills Price: $5.08 Per Bottle, Generic OTC Meds, Minerals...

Correction: I just checked and it's on sale for $4.10 a bottle

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Here are my iron rules.

1. Do not take calcium supplements or vitamins containing calcium within 2 hours either side of taking iron. Calcium and iron bind together and leave the body with no benefit of either.

2. Take only liquid iron and take it with a little orange juice or a chewable vitamin C?.iron needs acid to absorb. Liquid isn?t as constipating as pills, but if it?s a problem, increase fiber during the day.

3. NO coffee or tea (herbal is ok) within 2 hours either side of taking iron. It?s not the caffeine; it?s the tannic acid that inhibits iron absorption.

4. NO soy products within 2 hours either side of taking iron.

5. Very important?..NO dairy within 2 hours either side of taking iron. That includes butter, milk, cream, cream cheese, ice cream, yogurt, cottage cheese?..NO DAIRY.

6. Try not to eat foods that are high in calcium or calcium supplemented when eating iron rich foods. IE?..don?t have butter and sour cream on a baked potato when you have that steak J

7. Cook as much as you can in cast iron. Some iron rich foods include:

· Red meat

· Egg yolks

· Dark, leafy greens (spinach, collards)

· Dried fruit (prunes, raisins)

· Iron-enriched cereals and grains (check the labels)

· Mollusks (oysters, clams, scallops)

· Turkey or chicken giblets

· Beans, lentils, chick peas and soybeans

· Liver

· ArtichokesSome calcium rich foods include:

· Cheese

· Yogurt

· Milk

· Sardines

· Dark leafy greens like spinach, kale, turnips and collard greens

· Fortified cereals

· Fortified orange juice

· Soybeans

· Fortified soymilk

· Enriched breads, grains and waffles

Keep me posted on how you are doing