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Iron supplements for pre-teens? From: Pam (anonymous@obgyn.net) Tue, 26 Feb 2002 08:36:49 -0600 (CST) Messages sorted by: [ date ][ thread ][ subject ][ author ] Next message: William McIntosh, MD: "Re: Iron supplements for pre-teens?" Previous message: tina: "Re: menstration" Next in thread: William McIntosh, MD: "Re: Iron supplements for pre-teens?" Reply: William McIntosh, MD: "Re: Iron supplements for pre-teens?" My 12 year old began her periods 3 months ago- they are rather heavy and last 6 days. Her eating habits are better than those of her peers, but not as good as I would like. I called the pediatrician's office to see if a vitamin/iron supplement would be advised. The nurse thought it was a good idea. Questions: is 18 mg.a day too much? Should I give a course of supplements for a couple of months and then discontinue for a few months? Also, the supplements contain about 400 mg. of calcium. Is this recommended? (she is not a big milk drinker). Her annual physical is not until July, and I plan to request a blood test for iron if not offered. Next message: William McIntosh, MD: "Re: Iron supplements for pre-teens?" Previous message: tina: "Re: menstration" Next in thread: William McIntosh, MD: "Re: Iron supplements for pre-teens?" Reply: William McIntosh, MD: "Re: Iron supplements for pre-teens?"

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