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Re: low iron level-should i supplement?
From: Anon (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Wed, 29 May 2002 22:30:18 -0500 (CDT)
I second this advice. Slow Fe is the best, and it's available over the
counter, tho a bit pricey. It provides 50mg of iron and no
constipation. If anything, stools are a little loose. Just make sure
you don't take it with any calcium, as they compete for absorption. I
also take two Centrum as my PNV (can't tolerate the real PNVs) so I get
a total of 86 mgs per day of iron. My doc says this is fine, and I have
to say, I feel great.
Good luck, and I hope you feel better.
Daphne (27 weeks)
At Wed, 29 May 2002, Kimberly wrote:
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>At Wed, 29 May 2002, William McIntosh, MD wrote:
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>>At Tue, 28 May 2002, Cynthia wrote:
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>>>I am 30 weeks pregnant.At my prior ob visit they did the blood test for
>>>anemia.I was told my iron level was 11 and that that number is
>>>borderline anemic. The nurse practitioner who gave me my results said
>>>to try and eat more fortified foods along w/ taking my usual
>>>multivitamins. I have been trying but am feeling really really tired
>>>all the time and it has been several weeks since those test results. I
>>>am wondering if I should also be taking a supplement?Is is safe to take
>>>an iron supplement in addition to my multivitamin which does contain
>>>iron? I dont want to overdose. I didn't get to meet w/ my doctor that
>>>day and ask. Thanks-
>>
>>It is safe to take additional iron beyond what is in the PNV, but it
>>leads to constipation and gas, which can be pretty uncomfortable. Make
>>sure you drink plenty of water, lots of fiber and so on. By the by, a
>>hemoglobin of 11 is not bad for pregnancy, and certainly not enough to
>>explain your fatigue, which is more likely to be just from the pregnancy
>>itself.
>>
>>--
>>William D. McIntosh, MD, FACOG
>
>Ask your doctor about Slow F.E. I believe its a time released iron that
>does not make me feel sick or cause me constipation
>>
>>This is for educational purposes only, and is not a substitute
>>for consultation and examination by a licensed medical professional.
>>
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