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my gp put me on iron medicine but it upset my stomach, so I dont want to have it

2006-09-18 01:15:43 · 20 answers · asked by Kris B 2 in Health Diseases & Conditions Other - Diseases

would homeopathic medicine work? would much rather take something natural

2006-09-18 01:16:34 · update #1

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Try a different iron tablet. They will not all upset your stomach.

2006-09-18 01:17:44 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

I presume your GP or a hospital specialist is investigating why you were so anaemic that you needed a blood transfusion.

In the mean time iron supplements are a must, but some irritate the stomach more than others: my guess is you were given ferrous sulphate tablets, which while supplying the greatest amount of iron weight for weight are also the most irritating. You could try ferrous fumarate instead (ask your GP) which still provides a pretty good iron boost but is usually better tolerated by patients.

Over the counter vitamin/iron supplements don't contain nearly enough iron, so forget these.

Please please don't rely on alternative remedies like homeopathy for this potentially serious problem - let your GP help you, and if you don't like or trust him see another.

2006-09-18 08:59:29 · answer #2 · answered by Silver Fox 2 · 0 0

I don't think homeopathy is the way to go for anaemia in the short term you would be better seeing a herbalist or nutritionalist if you want to go the alternative route. Although a homeopath would be good to see to help the more long term problem and underlying causes.

Try a different iron tablet brand you might do better on them (ask your gp). Also remember when you are eating all those high iron foods, that your iron uptake is increased if you have enough vitamin C. Have a glass of orange juice with your spinach.

Good luck

2006-09-18 08:35:22 · answer #3 · answered by Ellie 4 · 0 0

I don't believe there is a homeopathic substitute for iron... maybe eating a lot of beets can help... Make sure you have a full meal that fills you before taking the iron pills you have, this should ease the affect on your stomach... not taking the iron pills is worst than the upset stomach... You can also try some over the counter versions of iron such as Geritol which is high in iron and is available in a liquid form as well...

2006-09-18 08:28:52 · answer #4 · answered by deakjone 4 · 0 0

Good dietary sources of iron include beef, fish, chicken, liver and eggs. Vegetarian sources for iron include soybeans, peanut butter, raisins, oatmeal, greens/spinach, lentils, molasses and iron fortified cereals. Treatment depends on accurate diagnosis. Iron in diet or vitamin pills won’t help if the anemia is not due to low iron. Various forms of iron supplements are available over the counter: Ferrous sulfate, ferrous gluconate or chelated iron. Side effects can include stomach upset and constipation so you need to find a supplement that you can tolerate.

Iron absorption from your intestines is improved by Vitamin C. So include some citrus fruits or broccoli at the same time as your iron foods.

Tea, Coffee, Fizzy drinks (even diet) can inhibit the absorbtion of iron.

2006-09-18 08:33:32 · answer #5 · answered by MissBehave 5 · 0 0

have you tried Fluoridix liquid (from chemist) together with New Era Biochemic Tissue Salts - Ferrum Phos. This will put the iron in and at the same time improve your bodys' ability to take up the iron.
Iron tablets take too long.
AND yes Homeopathic remedies can definitely help with anaemia. I'm a Homeopath. But see a recommended Homeopath.

2006-09-18 08:21:47 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

If you actually are so anemic that you had to have a blood transfusion, you really should talk to your doctor again and tell him/her that the iron upsets your stomach. Some of that stuff you have to make sure you don't take on an empty stomach. There may be other issues going on that are causing you to be anemic. If you don't like your Doc's answers, get a second opinion, perhaps from a specialist in hematology.

2006-09-18 08:24:29 · answer #7 · answered by traveler 2 · 0 0

It is not only lack of Iron in the diet which causes anaemia. Go back to your doctor and ask for an alternative medicine, it can also be given by injection.
You need to persevere so that if it does not return to normal your doctor can investigate the cause....... internal bleeding, mal absorbtion in the intestine. Do you also suffer from stomach aches and gas when eating fatty foods like sausage?

2006-09-18 08:37:25 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

Cornflakes are really high in iron. Don't drink tea when you eat meals as it stops the body taking iron from your food. As suggested earlier, go for orange juice as vitamin c helps your body absorb natural iron. Try one of the different variations of iron tablets available to see if one doesn't upset your stomach. And demand further investigation from your GP!

2006-09-18 08:34:07 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

Because of a major problem when I gave birth I suffered of that. Iron pills do upset your stomach a lot. I solved it eating every day (lunch or dinner) horse meat. I know you might not like but it has a lot of iron. You need to eat it as often as you can and don't cook it too much. If you marinate it with oil, parsley and garlic and you simply grill it .... you'll love it. Try it, believe me.

Also green vegetables, broccoli ....

2006-09-18 08:25:27 · answer #10 · answered by Blue Blue Blue 6 · 0 0

Just eat plenty of foods high in iron. Spinach is a very good source for example. Here's a site with a list:

http://www.weightlossforall.com/iron-rich-food.htm

2006-09-18 08:18:49 · answer #11 · answered by stuntdouble_uk 3 · 0 0

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