Energy Drinks
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Topic: Energy Drinks
Posted By: Nefertiti
Subject: Energy Drinks
Date Posted: 31 January 2009 at 3:39pm
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I'm low in iron, but mw has said she'll give me the form for the tablets when I see her on monday. But I am soooo over being tired. I can easily have 3 catnaps a day!
Is it ok for me to have one energy drink such as V just once to help me get up and do something before I get the script from her? And how long will it take for them to take effect? They are just the normal ones you on a script. ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: Katep
Date Posted: 31 January 2009 at 3:47pm
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It says on V's- not to take if pregnant. I definately wouldn't. I read that iron tablets take a while to get levels up, however I have had them for 3 days and am feeling better already. ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: Nefertiti
Date Posted: 31 January 2009 at 3:51pm
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Thanks. I don't have a V here, so didn't know what the label would say.
So once I get script, hopefully I might be feeling better by end of the week...... ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: HippyMama
Date Posted: 31 January 2009 at 4:19pm
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I have avoided V as I'd much prefer to have coffee (not a fan of all the stuff they load into V)... and just a tip to have your iron tabs with orange juice to help absorption.
Also if you find these prescription tablets end up bunging you up, I have been taking Spatone as an iron supplement myself and had *no* issues whatsoever (it's liquid so I just add it to my morning juice). ------------- Mama to two earth walkers & two angels. Remember, you are not managing an inconvenience; You are raising a human being. ~ Kittie Franz Next Slingbabies! Meet - Friday 4th May !! |
Posted By: Delli
Date Posted: 31 January 2009 at 4:30pm
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What about trying coffee or coke? High doses of caffeine should definitely be avoided but from what I have read you are allowed to drink the equivalent of up to 3 cups of coffee per day. I usually only drink one cup of instant coffee in the morning during weekdays but on the weekends I don't drink coffee so if I feel like it I can have some coke. Hope you feel better soon! ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: whitewave
Date Posted: 31 January 2009 at 5:48pm
| Definitely don't have any of the energy drinks, but I've also found 1 cup of coffee can give a short boost. But don't drink it when you're having your iron tabs, because the caffiene restricts the uptake of the iron. |
Posted By: Peanut
Date Posted: 31 January 2009 at 8:51pm
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V only has the same equivilent of caffine as a cup of instant coffee. I think its the guarana that is in the V that is the problem. It doesn't say to avoid for pregnant but reccommends limited amounts. I would goggle guarana and see what you think. -------------  
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Posted By: tiptoes
Date Posted: 01 February 2009 at 9:02am
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What about having a berocca? That might give you a little lift. If you decide to have the V maybe only have 1/3 can - it's probably all you'll need if you haven't had one in ages. ------------- http://alterna-tickers.com">  
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Posted By: Shezamumof3
Date Posted: 01 February 2009 at 9:46am
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Energy drinks are bad for you anyways, I never drink them, so i imagine during pregnancy they would be a no no. ------------- |
Posted By: mummyofprinces
Date Posted: 01 February 2009 at 10:40am
Shez, you sure Caden was 56 inches Love your new tickers.
My first instinct is no to energy drinks!!! Sorry hun, hopefully the iron supps will kick in quickly. Pity she couldnt fax the form to your chemist. -------------   
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Posted By: Nefertiti
Date Posted: 01 February 2009 at 3:20pm
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Thanks for all the advice.
Yip I remember having to take it with vit c. I'll ask about spatone - is it a script or over the counter item? I don't drink coffee often and don't think I could restrict myself to 1/3 of a can of V lol. Mel when I spoke to her she wasn't near a fax machine so we just agreed I'd wait til Monday. Oh well only 1 day...I hope it kicks in fairly quickly! ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: mummyofprinces
Date Posted: 01 February 2009 at 3:23pm
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Figured that would be the case!
I dont think I would be able to only drink a third a V either, dont think should be drinking all that sugar either hun. -------------
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Posted By: HippyMama
Date Posted: 01 February 2009 at 5:29pm
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Nefertiti - Spatone is a widely available item, I'd say you'd have more luck at a health shop though.
Try "http://www.healthpost.co.nz" - Health Post and do a search for Spatone, last time I was on there and bought some they had an awesome special with the 28 packs (so a months worth). And just FYI, there is 37.1g of sugar in a 350ml bottle of V... ------------- Mama to two earth walkers & two angels. Remember, you are not managing an inconvenience; You are raising a human being. ~ Kittie Franz Next Slingbabies! Meet - Friday 4th May !! |
Posted By: Shezamumof3
Date Posted: 01 February 2009 at 9:11pm
oh F*** lol, Ive just about had it with these tickers LOL it trook me like 10 fricking goes to get the damn thing right! lol **off I go again**lol ------------- |
melnel wrote:Posted By: mishel89
Date Posted: 19 February 2009 at 11:14am
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it says on v that if you are a child, pregnant or lactating then v is not for you.they must mean it if they actually put it on the label.
i really miss my v.. |
Posted By: HippyMama
Date Posted: 19 February 2009 at 4:03pm
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You have a point mishel - but my bet is that they are just covering their arses in terms of liability if anyone became ill etc. ------------- Mama to two earth walkers & two angels. Remember, you are not managing an inconvenience; You are raising a human being. ~ Kittie Franz Next Slingbabies! Meet - Friday 4th May !! |
Posted By: Maya
Date Posted: 19 February 2009 at 4:32pm
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I suspect as much Pearls. I personally wouldn't touch it when pregnant coz of all the chemicals and stuff in it, but I'm a bit naughty and do have the odd one now even tho I'm breastfeeding... -------------  Maya Grace (28/02/03)
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