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Iron deficiency?
When does the doctor check for this? I haven't had blood work done in a long time, well aside from the 1 and 3 hr glucose test. TIA
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Posted 7/13/07 3:01 PM  |
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emc
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Re: Iron deficiency?
When I had my one hour they also drew blood to measure my levels for iron...that's when he told me to start taking iron supplements.
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| Posted 7/13/07 3:09 PM |
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Bklyngrl
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Re: Iron deficiency?
Posted by emc
When I had my one hour they also drew blood to measure my levels for iron...that's when he told me to start taking iron supplements.
me too - i had my 1 hour glucose on Monday and they gave me the failing results Tuesday and told me my iron was low too.. I haven't started taking the supplements yet though because i don't want to get constipated but i guess i should.
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| Posted 7/13/07 3:13 PM |
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metsgirlie
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Re: Iron deficiency?
Posted by Bklyngrl
Posted by emc
When I had my one hour they also drew blood to measure my levels for iron...that's when he told me to start taking iron supplements.
me too - i had my 1 hour glucose on Monday and they gave me the failing results Tuesday and told me my iron was low too.. I haven't started taking the supplements yet though because i don't want to get constipated but i guess i should.
Me 3
I have been taking ferro sequels and so far so good no constipation here
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| Posted 7/13/07 3:14 PM |
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Re: Iron deficiency?
Thanks.
So would it be safe to assume that since no one said anything about my iron levels at the 1 or 3 hour tests that its ok?
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| Posted 7/13/07 3:47 PM |
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DanaRenee
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Re: Iron deficiency?
mine were checked with my 1hr glucose...and im deficient 
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| Posted 7/13/07 4:27 PM |
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DanaRenee
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Re: Iron deficiency?
Posted by MrsDiamondgrlie
Thanks.
So would it be safe to assume that since no one said anything about my iron levels at the 1 or 3 hour tests that its ok?
i would think so but i guess ask the dr.
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| Posted 7/13/07 4:27 PM |
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traceyd
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Re: Iron deficiency?
Posted by emc
When I had my one hour they also drew blood to measure my levels for iron...that's when he told me to start taking iron supplements.
the same thing for me
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| Posted 7/13/07 4:31 PM |
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Re: Iron deficiency?
Posted by Bklyngrl
Posted by emc
When I had my one hour they also drew blood to measure my levels for iron...that's when he told me to start taking iron supplements.
me too - i had my 1 hour glucose on Monday and they gave me the failing results Tuesday and told me my iron was low too.. I haven't started taking the supplements yet though because i don't want to get constipated but i guess i should.
Colace is safe in pregnancy (stool softener without laxative). I'm not saying it works the same as if you were not taking iron, though. Also, I just started eating a high fiber cereal. I am supposed to to take 2 Slow Fe pills a day but I can only take one. I also notice that if I get very constipated, my heart symptoms get a bit worse (not that you will have that but it shows what our bodies go through).
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| Posted 7/13/07 4:34 PM |
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Bklyngrl
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Re: Iron deficiency?
Posted by MrsDiamondgrlie
Thanks.
So would it be safe to assume that since no one said anything about my iron levels at the 1 or 3 hour tests that its ok?
yes i would say you're good  doesn't it seem like many of us have to take a supplement? i thought i had the iron covered with my diet
Message edited 7/13/2007 7:22:49 PM.
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| Posted 7/13/07 7:21 PM |
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