Guest guest Posted June 22, 2003 Report Share Posted June 22, 2003 > Hi, I'm wondering what others have experinced while taking iron shots. I just had 2 on Friday. This is the first time I've gotten 2 at one time and I am not feeling well. I'm experiencing muscle sorenes all over and my stomcach is upset. The shots Friday were my 3rd and 4th. My blood counts have not improved yet. Is there anyone out there who can share their experience with me? How long did it take before you started improving, etc.?<<< I started iron injections about 3 weeks ago. I get one a week, but I do know they told me that some people have icky reactions to it. Maybe two at at time is just too much. Can't they give them on 2 different days in the week? I found a nurse friend who was willing to give them to me and just had the surgeon to write a prescription for the iron and the syringes. Are you getting them in your bottom? I was prescribed an 8 week course and was told to have the injections for 7 weeks and then get labs done. We will decide then if I need another 8 week course or if I need something more - IV iron. I suggest that you speak up and ask that they be given on different days. Sheri IN sunny Florida Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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