Question about iron supplements - ThinnerTimes

melodymaker · 05-20-2005, 08:30 PM

Can I ask all of the ladies out there...what type of iron supplements do you take, and how often do you take it? Do you find that you are tired when you miss a day taking your iron?

I've been feeling unusually tired during the last month and was wondering if my iron levels are low. My doctor did not recommend any additional iron supplement for me, and I'm just curious if this is something I should consider pressing him about.

Melody
RNY: December 1, 2003

watergirl · 05-21-2005, 09:11 AM

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Originally Posted by melodymaker

Can I ask all of the ladies out there...what type of iron supplements do you take, and how often do you take it? Do you find that you are tired when you miss a day taking your iron?

I've been feeling unusually tired during the last month and was wondering if my iron levels are low. My doctor did not recommend any additional iron supplement for me, and I'm just curious if this is something I should consider pressing him about.

Melody
RNY: December 1, 2003

Your blood work should show your iron levels. That should dictate what you should be supplimenting. I take 65 mg of iron a day. I had to boost that up after blood work came back slightly low on my last test.

Always check with your surgeon.

Woody · 05-22-2005, 12:31 PM

Be sure you're taking your B-12 suppliments. Low B-12 could make you tired and feeling run down.

katlover66 · 05-22-2005, 12:39 PM

Melody,

I take Ferrous Sulfate 325 MG. I am suppose to take them 3 times a day. I take them 1-2 times a day. They really help me out. My dr. prescribed them but you can get them over the counter just ask your pharmacist. Also if you run loqw on B-12 I get a once a month shot at my Dr.'s office.