anyone have to take iron supplements?

I just got the results of my glucose test, I passed but my iron is super low. The Dr wants me to take Slow Fe twice a day. Anyone else on this? Or dealing with low iron? Any suggestions?

anyone have to take iron supplements?

I just took the Slow FE and everything was fine.
I'm sure you could also try to eat more iron rich foods like beef, spinach, dried apricots, nuts, etc.

anyone have to take iron supplements?

Can I ask what your iron level was? My iron is low too but the doctor didn't seem too concerned and said it's common for pregnancy.

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They said 9.6 but I don't know what the normal range is. What is yours?

anyone have to take iron supplements?

yes, I had to take it with both of my pregnancies... and for a while after I gave birth too

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I have low iron and also have to take Sloe FE. I find it pretty constipating though, so I haven't been taking them daily.

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I just found out I need to do something, too. My OB said the deficiency is very slight and I should take a low dose or work on changing my diet first. So I'm starting with the diet change to see how that helps. I have enough poop problems thank you very much.

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This iron issue really annoys me. I feel like taking 2 Slow FE a day PLUS my prenatals that already have 150% of my required Iron is alot. They told me to take the Slow FE with orange juice but I have had the worst heart burn ever. They said I can't take tums because the calcium works against the Iron and to take Zantac, but I don't want to start popping all these pills all of a sudden. Of course, I want to do the right thing by my baby but I fear my body is going to go into shock with all these new things being introduced all of a sudden.

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Oof! Yeah, that is a lot. My prenatals don't have any iron in them at all. Maybe take 1 Slow Fe a day until your body adjusts?

anyone have to take iron supplements?

Google iron rich foods and try to eat them more. Eating real food with these vitamins is always better than taking a supplement if possible...you can even sneak them into recipes!!

anyone have to take iron supplements?

My iron level was "low normal" and I took iron supplements from 26 weeks on.

I didn't have any problems when I took it. To me, it was worth it. My sister lost A LOT of blood with her 2 babies and almost needed a blood transfusion. I wanted me blood to be able to hold as much oxygen as possible!

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My iron was so bad I almost needed it through Iv

If your iron is low it's better safe than sorry