Question:
Can someone recommend some iron supplements?

I am supposed to stick to liquid or chewables, but the liquid iron we found gives me such a horrible headache that I can't stand it. I haven't been able to find anything other than the regular pills, but I'm not sure if it would be ok to crush them-- or if they would have the same effect. Any suggestions or links will be greatly appreciated!    — snickersblk (posted on November 4, 2008)

November 3, 2008
Hi Nik, My doctor write me out a script for a prenatal plus w/ iron pill. It works for me and my levels are now normal. I was having the same problem and had problems w/ constipation as well.
   — Charmaine C.

November 4, 2008
I was also having a bad time with iron and stopped taking it because the side effects were really bad for me....At that time...I didn't know there were different types of iron...or that the ones that have these horrible side effects are highly toxic and not absorbable for most people and especially RNYers! I became anemic and was quite sick there for several months! My own doc didn't realise she too gave me the worst iron for my RNY system which cannot absorb Iron salts or Ferrous sulfate...This is the Iron that they give "by the book"...The BOOK is outdated! So many docs don't know yet that there is a BETTER, non toxic, highly absorbable, chewable iron out there! Many companies are just now switching to it and even the FDA will probably start enriching our food with it rather than ferrous sulfate as they have for years...It's not working and many children die from Iron salt poisoning yearly! I got rid of mmy anemia completely in 6 months...with improvement in only 2 mos! So I KNOW this stuff works and with no fear of toxicity even in high doses. No side effects and it worked!!!!! Tender Iron or by it's specific name "Carbonyl Iron"...Bariatric advantage recently switched to this formula as well as many vit co's too! It's only just beginning to get the recognition it deserves...but it is fairly easy to find! I get mine from Vitalady.com...I love hers because they are chewable and when taken with a Vit C (as highly recommended for best absorption) they taste like sweet tarts! No metal or blood taste. A big bottle of 400 is only 16 bucks. I am no longer anemic because of these iron...I was taking 13 daily! YES...13! I take 8 a day now and my iron is great as well as my low blood counts going back to normal too! I knew they were working when after two weeks my hands and feet got warm again and I felt an overall well being and less tired! I had no idea how bad I actually was until I began this iron and felt better! Get some! CARBONYL Iron! Get some!
   — .Anita R.

November 4, 2008
I use the bariatric advantage chewable iron. its not to bad. You will need to talk to your PMD about the headaches though.
   — urbrat2

November 4, 2008
You can check out celebratevitamins.com for chewable iron w/ vitamin c. They come in 30mg grape and 18 mg tangerine. Both of which I think are excellent. I have yet to become sick from them, they have no nasty after taste and they're not gritty. They're also very reasonably priced. If you email them at [email protected] they will send you a free sample. You won't even have to pay for shipping. Well worth a try in my opinion. Best of luck to you! Valerie
   — [Deactivated Member]

November 4, 2008
Hi, Nik. I just received Iron+C from celebratevitamins.com, and they taste great--like a sweet tart. Blessings, Mary
   — marylaw

November 4, 2008
My doctor prescribes Chromagen Forte which contains iron, folic acid and the B vits we need all in one. I take just one a day and haven't had any problems with it. Plus, my insurance pays for part of it since it's by prescription.
   — eddyrider3

November 5, 2008
Thank you all for posts and messages! Hadn't heard of most of the things mentioned, so I'm off to do some shopping. :)
   — snickersblk

November 7, 2008
I use Tender Iron from www.vitalady.com. You can chew them or swallow. They taste pretty good.
   — Danita S.