I am tired "all the time". I was thinking of getting some iron, maybe that would help. Any suggestions on taking iron? And can I just pick it up at any store?
2006-10-24 16:35:20 · 11 answers · asked by zoe 3 in Health ➔ Alternative Medicine
Any drug store or health food store would have supplements. If your feeling tired it is best to go to the doctor and get labs done to determine the reason for it. It could be alot of things (thyroid, diabetis, enema all can make you feel like that, among other things) you may need something else other then iron. B-12 is also a vitamin that can help with fatigue.
I would reccomend getting diagnosed first, rather treating something your not too sure about. Taking too much iron is not good, and any amount of iron can lead to constipation, so I would make sure you get something like Benefiber or the like for you to stay regular too.
2006-10-24 23:54:46 · answer #1 · answered by ice_queen_of_cali 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Iron in liquid form is the best. B vitamin drops are good too. Get both and take the iron once a day and the B drops as many times as it says.
If you are not having health problems this should get you going. If it doesn't, you should tell your doctor because you could have a sleep disorder or other health problem.
2006-10-24 23:44:50 · answer #2 · answered by AveGirl 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
While Iron is good for your blood, I would suggest taking a vitamin B Complex for energy. Stress eats vitamin B in your body and results in feeling tired all the time. Check it out.
2006-10-24 23:38:19 · answer #3 · answered by Lord L 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes you may have an iron deficency. what you should do is eat lots of veggies especially beets. but you may be anemic which despite what all think it is a vitamin b 12 deficiency which is very commen in females. and the symptoms are that you bruise easy and are tired constantly the best way to tell if your anemic without a blood test is to rub gold on your face if it leaves a black mark your anemic no joke it works try it and if you are anemic it is easily fixed with the proper diet
2006-10-25 02:16:31 · answer #4 · answered by spcwinans 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I take it, just a few pills a day with meals. Look on the back for recommended dosage. It wont hurt to take them if your iron isnt low, but beware of the constipation! Its terrible! Dont listen to those posters above me, eating right doesnt solve everything. My Dr. prescribes iron to me!
2006-10-24 23:38:28 · answer #5 · answered by ANG 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You can but I would not advise it. If you don't already start taking a multivitamin that has iron. Centrum or One a day are good. If this does not help see your Dr.
2006-10-24 23:38:01 · answer #6 · answered by jen 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you are not low on iron supplementing can be dangerous. try a good diet and some sleep. then go to a dr before self medicating.
2006-10-24 23:50:31 · answer #7 · answered by librarycatz 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should not take any iron without first checking with your doctor
2006-10-24 23:38:41 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
i felt 'tired' all the time too so i bought a bottle of iron sulfate (100 tablets) in a drugstore and i don't feel sluggish anymore.
2006-10-24 23:38:29 · answer #9 · answered by yellow_purple 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋