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Iron Deficiency

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AmandaFA
AmandaFA

Hi. Ive recently been diagnosed with low iron and have been given supplements. Has anyone else tried these and what symtoms have you had with having low iron? Thank you.

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  • amanda1827h
    amanda1827h AmandaFA

    Posted

    Hi,My Hubby is on Iron tablets as he suffers from low Iron.He gets very tired.Hes also had a stomach ulcer that was bleeding.He has to have another Blood test,in October.Regards Amandah
    • AmandaFA
      AmandaFA amanda1827h

      Posted

      Hi,

      Thanks for your reply.  I do feel tried alot and sometimes unmotivated.  I am not sure how long I need to stay on this medication but I will check with my doctor.

      Thanks,

      Amanda.

       

  • jennifer01531
    jennifer01531 AmandaFA

    Posted

    I've been on 325 mg of Ferrous Sulfate. It will not bring my levels up. My symptoms are dizziness, insomnia, fast heart rate when I climb stairs, weakness, hair loss, and constantly cold.

    • AmandaFA
      AmandaFA jennifer01531

      Posted

      Hi,

      Thanks for your comment.  I am on the same stuff but a lower doesage of just one tablet a day.  I am tired alot and do get cold easily.  However, yours sounds more serious than mine, I hope that you get it sorted and start to feel better soon.

      Amanda.

       

  • sliding
    sliding AmandaFA

    Posted

    Hi, thank you for starting this thread. I've read that vitamin C in foods or supplements can help increase iron absorption. Possibly also beta-carotene in orange vegetables like carrots and some red and green vegetables, too. And maybe even something about combining onions and garlic with other foods may help increase iron absorption.

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