'Dangerously' Anemic

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I was just told by my dr today that im anemic and im starting iron pills tonight. i hope it doesnt mess up my stomach. my dr was telling me about one w. a stool softer but i didnt get that one I couldnt find it. I heard that the slow release ones work well on the stomach but i didnt get that type either bc the one on the box said something bout being preg and taking it.

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aww feel better.

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Anemic too
Until recently I didnt take anything because it made me so sick but now I take these slow release tablets at night - I have had no problems. there are options you might just have to try a few things to see what will work- Good Luck - feel better

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I have a hereditary anemia called spherocytosis although I don't take iron. Iron isn't good for all types of anemia so it depends on what your doctor recommends. I take a prescription dose of folic acid 1 mg but you can also take it over the counter. Folic acid helps build red blood cells. Do you see a hematologist?

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Look into Stress Tabs

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I dont have any solutions...but hope it works out for you!!!

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I used to be on SlowFe, but that was YEARS ago... Sorry......

Hope your stomach doesn't take whatever the dr prescribed too hard.... Or any of these other suggestions!!!! (I agree with nighttime suggestion... definitely play around with time of day when you do start whatever it is... That has a lot to do with your stomach...)