So my blood tests came back from my glucose test, which was all fine, bute they are saying I am borderline anemic?..
Before you all go crazy, I do have a follow up with my doctor, I work in a medical facility for radiology, so our nurse just got the blood results for me to check them out that's all. She says Im border line anemic...I will get the explanation at my appointment, Im just asking you all in advance for thoughts before I get there.
2006-11-22 06:54:24 · 11 answers · asked by MZ02 3 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
are there side effects with Iron supplements? and can anyone reccomend a type they are taking?
2006-11-22 07:00:59 · update #1
you need more iron.....try one or all of the following
- eat spinachs
- eat lentils
- eat liver
- drink blackberry juice
- buy some iron supplements.
2006-11-22 06:57:36 · answer #1 · answered by Baby Ruth habla español 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i have been a anemic since i was a teenager now 25 i have had 3 kids and pregnant with 4th,, i don't take any pills for it because the doc never told me what to take but all 3 babies came out just fine you can go to walmart and get some and take one a day or eat a lot of protein and there is no side affects
2006-11-22 17:27:32 · answer #2 · answered by nascar2233 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am 8 months, anemic and take iron supplements. First off-your Dr. will prescribe what he wants you to take. As for the iron, sometimes they can make you constipated, so make sure you have a stool softener, like Colace around just in case.
2006-11-22 16:34:07 · answer #3 · answered by blonde_bitch_norris 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am borderline anemic too .. It was never really a big problem for me i just had to take some iron supplements.
2006-11-22 14:57:01 · answer #4 · answered by Lily18 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You could've been borderline because you had fasted for the glucose test and your body was out of wack. Just follow the advice on taking your prenatal vitamins and/or pump up the iron induced foods.
2006-11-22 16:26:01 · answer #5 · answered by doom92556 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was borderline anemic and didn't have to do anything. I didn't take iron supplements or anything, just my prenatal vitamins and I tried to choose foods high in iron (spinach over lettuce, steak over chicken, beans over rice) and I was totally fine. Worst case scenario: you will have to take iron supplements. It's very common.
2006-11-22 14:57:13 · answer #6 · answered by leaptad 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You just need more iron. That's what they gave me and I wasn't border line I was slightly anemic, so don't worry it can be fixed.
2006-11-22 15:01:40 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
hey there r no side effects for iron tonics ok, u can take Dex-orange , or Emcure a table spoon in the morn and before sleep .
2006-11-22 15:06:19 · answer #8 · answered by ria j 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your doctor may give you extra iron with your prenatal. It is good you found out before it got to bad.
2006-11-22 14:56:51 · answer #9 · answered by nicsgirlus 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Side effects for me are constipation (you can combat that with a healthy diet), dry skin and sometimes I feel nauseated. Don't take them on an empty stomach. It can make your stomach really hurt.
2006-11-22 15:04:05 · answer #10 · answered by Semi-charmed 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋