Iron Pills + Nausea / Vomitting
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Topic: Iron Pills + Nausea / Vomitting
Posted By: Joscia
Subject: Iron Pills + Nausea / Vomitting
Date Posted: 30 March 2009 at 4:43pm
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Has anyone else had this? I was prescribed iron pills a week or so ago, and noticed that every time I take one I feel pretty average afterwards. Then on Friday, when I was home sick with a cold (which probably was a contributing factor) I projectile vomitted my breakfast back up after taking one (sorry, TMI) Does anyone have any tips on taking these? I've tried them on an empty stomach and after eating and still feel blurgh... It's got to the point where I haven't taken one for the last couple of days and am a bit scared to take another one in case I throw up again... ------------- http://alterna-tickers.com"> 
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Posted By: TysMummy
Date Posted: 30 March 2009 at 5:42pm
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when are you taking them are wat brand?
im on them and was with my first...............different ones do different things ( tummy wise) the softer one is iron and vit c but you will have to take about 5-6 tabs to match one fend...tab ------------- http://lilypie.com">  http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: KitKat
Date Posted: 30 March 2009 at 5:52pm
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Josica- I found that iron pills make me nauseaus.... and i found out my mum was the same.
Try liquid suppliments- eg Floradix, Im good with that, and it tastes nice. its iron from natural source, easier to absorb, not so taxing on your liver. From the supermarket too. U get around 15mg iron per day plus other B vits. I noticed it the most in the first 10 weeks and spoke to the naturopath about it- she said often people cant absorb the amount of iron in suppliments and the liver just cant cope- hense nausea. ------------- 
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Posted By: LeahandJoel
Date Posted: 30 March 2009 at 8:33pm
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With the first pg I took iron sups and had really bad pains in my side and belly, couldn't walk they got so bad...was sent for tests but had too much iron and once I stopped taking them the pain went away. I didn't take anything second time round. -------------  
 
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Posted By: Joscia
Date Posted: 31 March 2009 at 11:06am
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Hmm - thanks for this. I think I'll give my MW a call... ------------- http://alterna-tickers.com">
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Posted By: KitKat
Date Posted: 01 April 2009 at 1:47pm
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Here is some more info: http://www.florahealth.com/flora/home/Canada/Products/R4771.htm - Link
And this is interesting too:  -------------
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Posted By: kriss
Date Posted: 06 April 2009 at 10:40pm
I was diagnosed as anaemic twice during my pregnancy, but found the iron I was prescribed must have been too strong for me as I kept vomitting it back up after I took it 
Lowered the dose and I was fine, might pay to check with your doc about the dosage ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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 Little Angel, April 10
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Posted By: Joscia
Date Posted: 07 April 2009 at 10:37am
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I've found that if I take the pills with food I'm fine - phew! ------------- http://alterna-tickers.com">
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