Guest guest Posted March 1, 2008 Report Share Posted March 1, 2008 Val, I was diagnosed with low iron and I am currently taking 54mg iron three times a day. I am also taking HC and Florinef. I found the following url: http://www.diagnose-me.com/cond/C1667.html which says: >>> If anemia is identified as a problem then the likelihood of Hypothyroidism is reduced. Therefore, it is wise to rule out anemia first, because both can contribute to similar symptomology. Of course, it is not impossible for both to occur simultaneously, but this is less likely. If anemia is identified as a problem then the likelihood of low adrenal function is reduced. Therefore, it is wise to rule out anemia first, because both can contribute to similar symptomology. Of course, it is not impossible for both to occur simultaneously, but this is less likely. <<< Can you say something about above statements? Do you think it's worth to try reducing both while taking iron? Thanks > > > > Hi, I'm not Val, but here is a repost from Missy at the NTH > listserv. I take my iron with fresh squeezed OJ when I can afford the > oranges. > > > > from Missy: > > > > You might switch to a different kind > > of iron..I took ferrous fumarate the first time (TwinLabs brand Iron > > Caps, 10 caps daily) and I now take Source Naturals Advanced Ferrochel > > (ferrous bisglycinate). And neither of these have any extra vitamins > > so they are cheaper. I never had a problem with them, but I don't > > have IBS. > > > > It is best to take plenty of vitamin C with your iron, 3000-4000 mg > > daily isn't too much. I don't know if IBS makes it tough to tolerate > > vitamin C..hopefully not. Start with maybe 2000 mg of vitamin C and > > increase until you are taking more. I have also read that you can > > take it to " bowel tolerance " and then back down 500 or 1000 mg. That > > means until you get diarrhea. > > > > B-Complex, yogurt or kefir, probiotics, magnesium are all things you > > can take to help with the constipation. And of course drink plenty of > > water and increase fiber if that is possible. > > > > I would recheck every 3 months or so if you can. Most can't do it > > that often, so I would check at 3 months if possible then figure out > > how fast that ferritin is moving and then you can figure out how long > > it will take to get it to over 70. > > > > It took me 14 weeks to move my ferritin up 40 points. But everyone is > > different. > > > > Hope this helps, > > Missy > > > > Re: Low Ferritin Level > > > > > > Val, > > I have started taking 200mg iron but wanted to know what is the best > > brand and how to take it for maximum effectiveness? I am currently > > taking 50mg four times a day empty stomach along with 500mg vitamin C > > as I have read that vitamin C increases iron absorption. > > Your guidance is greatly appreciated. > > Thanks > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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