Iron

mrsnala · April 2015

Does anyone take an iron supplement? Or just prenatal with iron in it? or both?

audi681 · April 2015

Both, but I am anemic. The iron contained in the prenatal is insufficient for me. If you suspect you have an iron deficiency, talk to your dr. and he should put you on an extra dose of iron... though I have heard that there are specific prenatals for low iron counts.

sassygirl51486 · April 2015

I take iron pills due to the fact that i had to switch from a prescription prenatal vitamin which contained it to the gummies because the pill form has made me sick, ever since morning sickness hit after becoming pregnant. I think the iron in it was the culprit, as it was hard on my stomach. The ones i am taking now are gentle and more easily digested so they don't affect me

ashleyhozey · April 2015

I was told my iron level was low! So I'm taking iron in addition to my prenatal.

kleinjm1 · April 2015

Both...my iron levels are low so my dr had me start an additional supplement about a month ago

asun123 · April 2015

I am an extreme anemic. I have to take iron supplements but they seem to still not be enough. Spent yesterday at labor and delivery because my iron was so low even after taking iron pills. Plus my prenatals have iron in them and I'm on like an all iron diet. Lots of red meats!

My body is just having a hard time with the increased blood supply demands from baby.

Ckorines · April 2015

Do you ladies have any tips for constipation? This iron is a bitch.

sarahsairsair · April 2015

@Ckorines my OB ok'd movicol (don't know if it's called something different in US) because nothing else was working at all - it worked !

Ckorines · April 2015

Hmm i don't know what that is! I will look into it. Thank you!

shannonota · April 2015

Ckorines said:
Do you ladies have any tips for constipation? This iron is a bitch.

Clementines have lots of fiber. That worked for me. Oh and prunes which are icky but it as bad as being constipated!

shannonota · April 2015

I prefer non medication routes before anything....load up on the fiber and water lady :-)

sarahsairsair · April 2015

It's a powder you mix with water and makes a drink that is clear/a bit salty.
I just read the box and it's got : macrogol, sodium cholride, sodium bicarbonate, potassium chloride

It's probably called something different as I'm in Australia
Hth

Ckorines · April 2015

Such great advice. Thank you all.

Ckorines · April 2015

@shannonota does granola help with the issue? I've been eating a lot of it and can't figure out if maybe that's what's causing it. I'm pretty sure its the iron though.

audi681 · April 2015

Sundown naturals fiber gummies with vitamin D. The ones without viramin d do not work as well.

shannonota · April 2015

Ckorines said:
@shannonota does granola help with the issue? I've been eating a lot of it and can't figure out if maybe that's what's causing it. I'm pretty sure its the iron though.

Depends on how much protein is in it. That can plug me up sometimes but I eat granola everyday with yogurt. I bet it's the iron more than anything too.

Ckorines · April 2015

More protein = less poop, right?

Ckorines · April 2015

Sorry I should probably be googling this, but it's nice to hear from someone who has firsthand experience!n

shannonota · April 2015

I agree. Google can be a scary place. I'm not sure about less poop? I would assume so because your body uses protein for energy so more is absorbed which is good. Iron is just a sneaky bitch. Id just try to add more water and fiber rich foods and see if it helps.

Ckorines · April 2015

Every time I use google, I either have aids or im pregnant. I refuse to use it anymore.

Soon2BKimbrough · April 2015

My iron was low too so I have been taking both a prenatal and an iron supplement. @Ckorines My doctor told me to take a Colace (stool softner) twice a day with the iron. The dietician told me a bowl of Raisin Bran everyday. I have to say the Raisin Bran is really the key for me... if I eat a bowl I go, if I dont have a bowl that day I won't.

Ckorines · April 2015

I can't tell you how much I appreciate all the advice ladies! Thank you! @Soon2BKimbrough keep the colace around. It helps after you deliver too! Thank you again!

ccarrozza1 · April 2015

This is a big issue for me. I was a little anemic and my prenatal doesn't have iron in it. I tried the prenatal with iron and barf barf barf. Then I tried the liquid iron...even more barf barf. I can't stomach the iron supplements at all. They just don't stay down. I have been just trying to eat more foods that contain iron and my husband cooks in the iron skillet a lot.

afm27 · April 2015

@Ckorines try Feosol! It's a brand of iron pills available at either CVS or Walgreens. When I found out I was anemic, hubby went to the store and got the pharmacist to recommend an iron pill. Feosol has a built in stool softener, so there's literally NO constipation worries! It's about $20/bottle of 30 pills, but has been working wonders to get my iron levels up, give me additional energy and no "stoppage" issues.

Ckorines · April 2015

@afm27 thank you so much!!!!

ccarrozza1 · April 2015

afm27 said:
@Ckorines try Feosol! It's a brand of iron pills available at either CVS or Walgreens. When I found out I was anemic, hubby went to the store and got the pharmacist to recommend an iron pill. Feosol has a built in stool softener, so there's literally NO constipation worries! It's about $20/bottle of 30 pills, but has been working wonders to get my iron levels up, give me additional energy and no "stoppage" issues.

Is it a big pill?

afm27 · April 2015

@ccarrozza1 not at all!! they're bright orange, no weird taste, or after taste and the same size as an Excedrin maybe? They've been a LIFE SAVER!

liatsao · April 2015

Do you take your iron supplements separately from your prenatal vitamins? What kind and how many milligrams are your iron pills?

Ckorines · April 2015

@afm27 thank you so much!!!!

daisyjo743 · April 2015

Am I the only one who iron supplements have the opposite effect on.....no constipation totally opposite?
Now on a liquid form as its gentler

andreawatts1 · April 2015

I don't have any side effects from taking iron either! I bought mine at walmart I think it's like 75 milligrams I haven't taken it in a couple weeks though. They told me to take it seperatly from my prenatal vitamins and I can never remember to take them. The iron not the prenatals

jlamb252019 · April 2015

My doc told me to take my iron every other day to avoid constipation, but I suppose that depends on how low your iron levels are. I also eat bran cereal or oatmeal every day

ourlittledarling · April 2015

@daisyjo743 Your not the only one. They can make ppl throw up and go diarrhea too.

@liatsao Most iron supplements you should be taking away from other pills because of the potential absorption issues associated with iron. Fiber, calcium, phosphorus, zinc, copper, some herbs etc...are all thought to be inhibitors to proper absorption of iron and should be avoided if possible in the hour around your iron pill and since most prenatal contain some of these minerals it is best to take them at different times in the day.

It is good to take the iron with something high in vitamin C as it will help with absorption.

mommy1922 · May 2015

My doctor told me to take 325mg THREE times a day! I'm wondering if I have any blood in me at all!! And I was told to take Colace due to the constipation.

whyyesimquirky · May 2015

I've been taking iron for a little over a week and my hemoglobin is up a point! Its nice to see it working.
On a side note- I am kinda jealous of those with constipation... iron has done the opposite to me. A happy medium would be nice. (:|

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