Question:
WHY DO THE VITAMINS MAKE ME SICK?? HELP!!
I have tried several types of vitamins... (I am nearly 5 mos post op open RNY) several chewables and some pre natals... today I purchased some more.. these are called Source of Life liquid... got them at a health food store.. The clerk sold me by saying the reason the others made me sick were cause they were 'synthetic' and these were all natural.. well it all sounded great... so I bought them and took the horrendous tasting stuff when I got home and within the hour had terrible nausea, burning knawing type pain.. then burping.. etc. This has happened each and every time I take a vitamin. I am desperate cause I know I need them.. I feel run down! If anyone can offer any suggestions.. I took it after eating as directed so my stomach wasn't empty. I had waited about 20 mins so it also wasn't too full. I don't know what to do!! Thanks... Pam in GA — Pam B. (posted on March 1, 2004)
March 1, 2004
Have you tried capsules? It is the only way I can take my vitamins or
calcium. Good luck
— Shu L.
March 1, 2004
I've found that when I take my vitamins in the morning or during the day, I
get horrible nausea. My solution is I take my pre-natal vitamin and iron
pill at night right before I go to bed. I haven't had any problems and I'm
getting my vitamins in.
— Patty H.
March 1, 2004
Does your doctor know about this? I would certainly discuss this with him,
and see if there are any other alternatives - prescription vitamin
injections? If it has gone on this long, I'm sure he/she would want to
know what is happening with you.
— Carlita
March 1, 2004
I had this trouble too until I started taking my vitamins with milk. I take
them with my Carnation Instant Breakfast in the morning and I don't get the
burping, nausea and other nasty symptoms. I also have switched to taking
them before bed sometimes and that works, too. Also, I agree with another
poster that capsules are better if you can find them. Good luck!
— Laura B.
March 2, 2004
You may not be able to absorb the vitamins orally. You shoudl discuss this
with your doctor. They may suggest liquid childrens' vitamins or you may
need to receive them by injections, which is what I have to do. It's not
as bad as it seems though. There are alot of injections the first 2 weeks
and than it'll be 1 injection once a month, but you'll feel great
afterwards, I promise.
— Kelly T.
March 2, 2004
I haven't been able to take "regular" vitamins for years. They
always made me ill. I heard Andrew Lessman speak on TV and how the
"fillers" in vitamins can make people ill and the more he talked
the more I knew he was talking right to me. I switched to his vitamins
years ago and never had a problem. They are capsules and contain no
fillers. He now sells thru HSN and his own website yourvitamins.com
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When I knew vitamins were an important part of my recovery as a post-op I
called the company directly and discovered that the capsules could be taken
apart and mixed with food/water OR if using a blender could be put in whole
and mixed with a protein drink or any fluid. There is basically no taste
to them. I checked with my surgeon and dietitian and they agreed the
vitamins would be a good choice for me.
— [Deactivated Member]
March 2, 2004
Well, I do not necessarily think that it is because some of them are
synthetic or not made of natural materials. I tend to lean more to the
explaination of taking them on an empty stomach may make you sick. I used
to take Shaklee adult Vita Lea (their multi vitamin) and they would
sometimes make me sick to my stomach (pre op). Shaklee viatims are not
synthetic supplements. I now take Shaklee's children's chewable Ocean
Wonders multi vitamin. I do not have problem with getting sick from them.
Try eating like you are, wait a while like you did then take a couple more
bites to "sandwich" the vitamin btwn the food.
— ChristineB
March 16, 2004
I too, up until I was post op of 5 months, couldn't take ANY vitamins, my
hair fell out, etc..only could drink milk for the first 3.5 months.
Literally. No eating, no protein, nothing. had a horrible run, threw
everythingup. Now I take VITABALL vitamins, CVS pharmacy sells them. They
are in gum ball form and very good. You do have to take 2 -3 daily for the
absortion issues. i also take Biotin pills and B-12 pills daily. My hair
has stopped falling out, I feel better. I'm at (June 13th weighed 272.5) 9
months and 99 pounds gone. i have a hernia that won't be repaired until
I'm at my goal weight, so when i excercise it's usually at the gym riding
bikes. that way I haven't done more damage to my hernia. i keep thinking I
should be losing I'm pretty much standing still, we'll see.
TRY VITABALL
— MJ G.
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