Iron supplements

[Guest guest]

I was taking one prenatal vitamin, one multi vitamin, and one iron supplement

(Chromagen Forte). When my OB checked my iron level, it was to high. So she

had me quite taking the Chromagen. To those of you that do have to take an

iron supplement, you might ask your doctor about Chromagen Forte. It's a

liquid filled capsule and should be easier for us to absorb.

in OK

[Guest guest]

My PCP spoke to Dr.Rutledge and they prescribed for me Nifrex, 50Mg twice

per day.

Re: Iron Supplements

I was taking one prenatal vitamin, one multi vitamin, and one iron

supplement

(Chromagen Forte). When my OB checked my iron level, it was to high. So

she

had me quite taking the Chromagen. To those of you that do have to take an

iron supplement, you might ask your doctor about Chromagen Forte. It's a

liquid filled capsule and should be easier for us to absorb.

in OK

[Guest guest]

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How many mg are in that iron supplement?

Thanks

Margaret in St. Louis

> I was taking one prenatal vitamin, one multi vitamin, and one iron

supplement

> (Chromagen Forte). When my OB checked my iron level, it was to

high. So she

> had me quite taking the Chromagen. To those of you that do have to

take an

> iron supplement, you might ask your doctor about Chromagen Forte.

It's a

> liquid filled capsule and should be easier for us to absorb.

>

> in OK

[Guest guest]

We crush a tablet for one of our kids, and the other two get liquid form.

If your child can take the tablet whole it probably wouldn't discolor

their teeth. Even with the tablet crushed, I find that her teeth are

less discolored than the kids that take the liquid.

On Wed, 19 Jun 2002 23:51:11 -0000 " sue1jeff2001 " <jeffb@...>

writes:

> is there an advantage to an iron supplement in liquid form vs tablet?

>

> can the tablet be crushed? thanks

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

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what can you do to help the discoloration of the teeth

In @y..., M Pappadia <pappadia@j...> wrote:

> We crush a tablet for one of our kids, and the other two get liquid

form.

> If your child can take the tablet whole it probably wouldn't

discolor

> their teeth. Even with the tablet crushed, I find that her teeth

are

> less discolored than the kids that take the liquid.

>

>

> On Wed, 19 Jun 2002 23:51:11 -0000 " sue1jeff2001 " <jeffb@n...>

> writes:

> > is there an advantage to an iron supplement in liquid form vs

tablet?

> >

> > can the tablet be crushed? thanks

> >

> >

> >

[Guest guest]

I read that if you brush the teeth right after taking the iron, that will help

prevent discoloration.

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what can you do to help the discoloration of the teeth

In @y..., M Pappadia <pappadia@j...> wrote:

> We crush a tablet for one of our kids, and the other two get liquid

form.

> If your child can take the tablet whole it probably wouldn't

discolor

> their teeth. Even with the tablet crushed, I find that her teeth

are

> less discolored than the kids that take the liquid.

>

>

> On Wed, 19 Jun 2002 23:51:11 -0000 " sue1jeff2001 " <jeffb@n...>

> writes:

> > is there an advantage to an iron supplement in liquid form vs

tablet?

> >

> > can the tablet be crushed? thanks

> >

> >

> >

[Guest guest]

Nothing - it goes away when the iron supplement is stopped. If your

child can swallow a pill, that probably wouldn't discolor their teeth.

On Thu, 20 Jun 2002 23:52:20 -0000 " sue1jeff2001 " <jeffb@...>

writes:

> ---

> what can you do to help the discoloration of the teeth

>

>

> In @y..., M Pappadia <pappadia@j...> wrote:

> > We crush a tablet for one of our kids, and the other two get

> liquid

> form.

> > If your child can take the tablet whole it probably wouldn't

> discolor

> > their teeth. Even with the tablet crushed, I find that her teeth

>

> are

> > less discolored than the kids that take the liquid.

> >

> >

> > On Wed, 19 Jun 2002 23:51:11 -0000 " sue1jeff2001 " <jeffb@n...>

> > writes:

> > > is there an advantage to an iron supplement in liquid form vs

> tablet?

> > >

> > > can the tablet be crushed? thanks

> > >

> > >

> > >

[Guest guest]

Isn't beef one of the best sources of iron there is? Perhaps you could cut back

on the iron pills if you are eating plenty of beef...?

Gretchen

Re: Re: wheat allergy///help

> > but feel I need some of the nutrients/bulk as the absense

makes me

> > constipated.

>

> If you eat enough protein and fat, the last thing you'll be is

constipated.

What if you are taking iron supplements?

[Guest guest]

True, but it's prescribed because I'm anemic. The diet was

bringing my hemoglobin up, but not fast enough. It's not long

term - but for the next 90 days.

> Isn't beef one of the best sources of iron there is? Perhaps

you could cut back on the iron pills if you are eating plenty of

beef...?

>

> Gretchen

[Guest guest]

> Was told that ferritin should be 70.

The ideal range is 40-70.

> Andy told me that mercury can contribute to anemia (not sure if just applied

to women).

In men, women and children. All heavy metals can do this.

> I think he needs iron.

You may be right. This is a hard call. Low iron causes real problems,

but also reduces oxidative stress and the body dumps iron to control

that when toxic with other metials it can't dump.

Pay attention to how he responds to it and adjust accordingly.

Andy. . . . . .. ..

[Guest guest]

i am 46 and became anemic.... you do NOT want to go there!! LOL....

i can think of not getting enough iron and i about panic! the anemia

was awful and difficult to correct as well as PAINFUL to correct! if

i were you, i would take iron and get regular bloodwork and if you

start having reading that are too high you can always cut back on the

iron later. a post op under 3 years out had better be REALLY careful

where iron is concerned .... for some reason i was thinking iron

would just " show up " in my bloodstream if i increased my

intake ....WRONG! it is difficult to build once it is low and it

takes FOREVER for the supplementation to show up! not to mention you

feel like crap in the mean time.

good luck and eat liver! LOL

xoxooxox

cs in va

> I have a question. I am 49 years old. I know that in vitamins for

people 50+

> there is no iron, as older people do not need the extra iron. Do I

need to

> worry that much about getting iron as I am approaching the age

where extra iron

> is not needed? Barbara in Lakeland.

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

barbara, if you are still having a period, i would take the ones w/ iron,

cb in kc

[Guest guest]

I too was anemic, but Dr. Rutledge prescribed an Iron prescription called

'Chromagen Forte' (or generic Ferrogels Forte). This is faster than

supplements. It took about 3 months for my iron levels to increase and show up

on my blood work. Try this is may help. I am still taking this Iron

prescription. Hope this info helps.

S in Florida

Re: Iron supplements

i am 46 and became anemic.... you do NOT want to go there!! LOL....

i can think of not getting enough iron and i about panic! the anemia

was awful and difficult to correct as well as PAINFUL to correct! if

i were you, i would take iron and get regular bloodwork and if you

start having reading that are too high you can always cut back on the

iron later. a post op under 3 years out had better be REALLY careful

where iron is concerned .... for some reason i was thinking iron

would just " show up " in my bloodstream if i increased my

intake ....WRONG! it is difficult to build once it is low and it

takes FOREVER for the supplementation to show up! not to mention you

feel like crap in the mean time.

good luck and eat liver! LOL

xoxooxox

cs in va

> I have a question. I am 49 years old. I know that in vitamins for

people 50+

> there is no iron, as older people do not need the extra iron. Do I

need to

> worry that much about getting iron as I am approaching the age

where extra iron

> is not needed? Barbara in Lakeland.

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Hi, Im 3 1/2 years post op, I could not tolerate any of the iron, it

basiclly made my stomach cramp, my bowels stop moving, and sometimes it would my

me throw up.I tried 2 over the counter kinds, and 2 Rx, I finally had to take it

with ivs.My blood count was so low I was passing out, after 8 treatments, and

3500.00 later, I feel normal again, the doc said they will check it every few

months, but the treatments would contiue to work for a couple of years,

hopefully. Goodluck MGB Dr.R 8-22-02 365----145

banco32000 <Bsummerof69@...> wrote: My doc told me I have to take iron

supplements.

The pharmacist recommended ferrous sulfate, 65 mg three times a day.

Has anyone taken this?

Thanks,

BarB

[Guest guest]

I'm 2 years out and am taking six to eight ferrous sulfate (65mg) tablets per

day. I was diagnosed as amenic almost a year ago. I took 3 tablets for six

months after I was diagnosed but then I bumped up to my present level about

three months ago (my blood tests showed no improvement with just three tablets

per day). I have no side effects whatsoever so I'm wondering if the 6-8 tablets

are being absorbed. I'm having my iron levels checked once more in about a week

and if they're not up, then I'm going to need the intravenous treatments.

1/12/04

246.5/160

laura saia <todds340wedge@...> wrote:

Hi, Im 3 1/2 years post op, I could not tolerate any of the iron, it

basiclly made my stomach cramp, my bowels stop moving, and sometimes it would my

me throw up.I tried 2 over the counter kinds, and 2 Rx, I finally had to take it

with ivs.My blood count was so low I was passing out, after 8 treatments, and

3500.00 later, I feel normal again, the doc said they will check it every few

months, but the treatments would contiue to work for a couple of years,

hopefully. Goodluck MGB Dr.R 8-22-02 365----145

banco32000 <Bsummerof69@...> wrote: My doc told me I have to take iron

supplements.

The pharmacist recommended ferrous sulfate, 65 mg three times a day.

Has anyone taken this?

Thanks,

BarB

[Guest guest]

I understand the COST involved, but if your insurance covers the infusions,

I can't recommend them strongly enough. There are iron " shots " which I have

heard are not fun and stain, but trust me, Iron Infusions are a no brainer

as far as I am concerned. I felt TERRIBLE, tired all the time, exhausted,

hateful, just not good....I can tell when I need them usually because I

crave red meat and iron rich vegetables...really weird how the body works

when you start listening to it.

The infusions are a QUICK fix, your numbers bounce b ack almost immediately,

like in a few days you feel better. There is a RISK of allergic reaction, it

does NOT involve a blood product, so no risk of Hep C or HIV...They do a

sample dose to test for an allergic reaction and that is it. It takes a

while depending upon how low you are, it can take several hours. Usually

given in a cancer center or at a hospital as an outpatient. I go back every

4 months to keep an eye on it and end up with an infusion once or twice a

year. My thoughts, I would do it every week to stay at 150 pounds instead

of 380!

No complaints here.

V

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Behalf Of Wendell

Sent: Saturday, February 11, 2006 1:45 PM

Subject: Re: iron supplements

I'm 2 years out and am taking six to eight ferrous sulfate (65mg) tablets

per day. I was diagnosed as amenic almost a year ago. I took 3 tablets for

six months after I was diagnosed but then I bumped up to my present level

about three months ago (my blood tests showed no improvement with just three

tablets per day). I have no side effects whatsoever so I'm wondering if the

6-8 tablets are being absorbed. I'm having my iron levels checked once more

in about a week and if they're not up, then I'm going to need the

intravenous treatments.

1/12/04

246.5/160

laura saia <todds340wedge@...> wrote:

Hi, Im 3 1/2 years post op, I could not tolerate any of the iron, it

basiclly made my stomach cramp, my bowels stop moving, and sometimes it

would my me throw up.I tried 2 over the counter kinds, and 2 Rx, I finally

had to take it with ivs.My blood count was so low I was passing out, after 8

treatments, and 3500.00 later, I feel normal again, the doc said they will

check it every few months, but the treatments would contiue to work for a

couple of years, hopefully. Goodluck MGB Dr.R 8-22-02 365----145

banco32000 <Bsummerof69@...> wrote: My doc told me I have to take iron

supplements.

The pharmacist recommended ferrous sulfate, 65 mg three times a day.

Has anyone taken this?

Thanks,

BarB

[Guest guest]

BarB,

I take SLOW FE 50mg three times a day and it does not cause stomach

problems with me. You can but it at Wal-Mart. Hope this helps.

MGB 12/03

Dr. Hargroder

Pre-op 215

Post-op 107

Ht 5 " 1''

Age 41

iron supplements

My doc told me I have to take iron supplements.

The pharmacist recommended ferrous sulfate, 65 mg three times a day.

Has anyone taken this?

Thanks,

BarB

[Guest guest]

Dr. H suggested that I take Slow Fe iti is a slow release iron . Ellen P.

iron supplements

> My doc told me I have to take iron supplements.

> The pharmacist recommended ferrous sulfate, 65 mg three times a day.

> Has anyone taken this?

>

> Thanks,

> BarB

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[Guest guest]

I took ferous sulfate when I was pregnant 20 years ago, but I have never

heard of slow FE? Is that a prescription Ellen or is that a brand name?

in Fla

[Guest guest]

Hi Louise, I've had the same problem with iron pills plus the inability to actually absorb any iron from them - all that suffering for nothing! My GP has now prescribed me Galfer Syrup (flavoured with chocolate and peppermint flavouring). This is Ferrous Fumarate to be taken as 2 X 5ml spoonfuls twice a day. Each 5ml contains 140 mg of ferrous fumarate equivalent to 45mg of ferrous iron. This means I'm taking 180 mg each day as opposed to 600mg in my previous ineffective iron pills Hopefully it will be better absorbed.Last year my ferritin level was 18. I managed to get it up to 30 by taking spatone so I know that I can absorb liquid iron without stomach problems. Spatone was just too costly to take on a long term and my endo and GP said I needed to get my iron levels up much quicker than I have been doing. A lot of the iron pills

contain substances in the filler - eg-lactose, maize starch,etc - which people can be sensitive to. Also, they have a tendency to contain pork or beef gelatine which rules them out if you are veggie, Hindu, Moslem or Jewish or anxious about BSE - so WHY is bl**dy gelatine in everything?!! Galfer syrup is vegan but can turn your teeth and tongue black. (Someone else on this forum recommended using a straw.) Don't know how effective it is yet because my blood test is due in February. Still, my guts feel heaps better! Tracey

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[Guest guest]

Hi Louise,

I used to take Florisene (from nutricentre) which would not upset your stomach. I stopped this recently after being on it for years because I was trying to reduce my pill costs & I have moved on to something cheaper which is Source Naturala advanced ferrochel (iherb.com), which is also supposed to be easy on your stomach, although I find it not as easy as the other. Some people take 6 a day of this, but I have worked my way up to 3, which is also what I took of florisene (when I could afford it).

Val

I've just had a blood test and managed to get them to test the ferritin and it's still only 16 (it was 12), and I notice they've increased the range: 22-200 it used to be 13-200. I've been taking iron that I get on prescription (ferrous fumarate) but it has always upset my stomach so I'm probably not taking it as regularly as I should. Has anyone got the same problem and does anyone know of anything else I can try? TIA,Louise

[Guest guest]

Thanks both. I've had Iron problems for years and I've tried the Galfer

syrup (and had the black teeth/tongue thing). I can't buy anything off

the net but I wondered about the Spatone. How expensive is it? And can

you get it from Boots ect. Also I think someone once mentioned it's not

all that strong.

Thanks,

Louise.

[Guest guest]

Many thanks for this information Val - it is very useful as finding a really good iron supplement is not easy. Some people have problems in tolerating some brands. Do you have a link please to save me looking this up.We could do with putting good sources for supplements in our Files so it makes it easier for our members.

Luv - Sheila

Just wanted to say that my ferritin has gone up to 88, which is very high for me, because it had always been very low despite supplementing since the beginning of 2003. I have changed my iron to Source Naturals advanced ferrochel (iherb.com), from about 6 months ago as this was loads cheaper than the one | had been taking, and I have been taking 3/day. I guess I can now reduce this to 2/day.

Val

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Val

Many thanks for this information Val - it is very useful as finding a really good iron supplement is not easy. Some people have problems in tolerating some brands. Do you have a link please to save me looking this up.We could do with putting good sources for supplements in our Files so it makes it easier for our members.Luv - Sheila

[Guest guest]

Dear Vicki,

I thought I might be low on iron since I needed so many transfusions, so I

ordered 5 bottles of iron. Every time I took it, it made me sick. I hope I can

return it because I won't be using it again. Some said it caused diarrhea, but

I thought it caused the opposite. Some people (like my husband and son) cannot

absorb iron, so I buy vitamins without iron. Nothing is either black or white,

is it?

Blessings,

Lottie