Question 1

my ferritin was a 2. im on my period and i bleed very heavily. my b12 was 219. i was told to take iron pills and get b12 injections weekly. also being tested for ms and other autoimmune disorders. does low ferritin and low b12 typically show in this?

Accepted Answer

: No, low ferritin and B12 are not common in those disorders. You have severe iron deficiency and mild B12 deficiency. At your age, the etiology of heavy menses needs to be defined for the appropriate therapy. Just iron and B12 replacement is not curative. Good luck.

Question 2

can taking iron pills be the reason of bleeding easily?

Accepted Answer

No: Something else is going on and you should be seen by a doctor and evaluated.

Question 3

what to do if i had a c-section 9 weeks ago and got put on iron pills is it normal to still be bleeding?

Accepted Answer

Not normal: Bleeding 9 weeks after a c/section is not normal.  Taking iron pills will help make up for the loss of iron from the bleeding, but will not stop the bleeding. The cause of the bleeding ought to be investigated by an obstetrician/gynecologist.

Question 4

how long does it take for internal bleeding to start after someone overdoses on iron pills?

Accepted Answer

Get help fast!: Initial symptoms of fe toxicity include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, & gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding. Left untreated, shock, coma & death then occur. Within 12-48 hrs after toxicity develops, a child who appears to have recovered may experience severe GI bleeding, lethargy, liver damage, heart failure & coma. Even 3-6 wks after the initial event, GI obstruction & additional liver damage can occur.

Question 5

ok i have pcos and im bleeding extremely heavy like soaking threw a pad in 20 minutes heavy im gonna go buy iron pills should i be worried can this actually kill me? what should i do?

Accepted Answer

See a gynecologist: Excessive bleeding as you have described can certainly make you sick. You should consult a gynecologist. Unless you are planning to get pregnant, your doctor may put on the kind of pills with which you have very few periods and it would obviate the bleeding. You may visit this site for info: http://www.arhp.org/publications-and-resources/clinical-fact-sheets/menstrual-suppression
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Question 6

how do you know the difference between black stool from iron supplement or bleeding? normal brown stool before iron pills were started. should i worry

Accepted Answer

Black stool causes: It is likely that your black stools are from Iron supplement because you had Normal brown stools before iron pills were started.

Upper GI bleeding can have dark blood in stools.

If you have history of Ulcer, abdominal pain, vomiting, or diarrhea, please see Gastroenterologist for Diagnosis and Treatment. Discuss need for iron supplement.

Question 7

can iron tablet postpone  bleeding in monthly periods?

Accepted Answer

Menstation: No relation ship between increased iron intake and delayed periods. Is pregnancy possible or menopause.

Question 8

hello,can iron pills delay you're periods!thanks!

Accepted Answer

No: not to worry.  But you might need to check for pregnancy if your period is late...

Question 9

will iron pills induce my period?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: If you really require iron because of anemia.

Question 10

i have been taking iron pills when i am on my period and i was wondering if i can take them twice a day or is that a bad idea to do. or just take one.

Accepted Answer

Be careful: You should take iron if you are deficient  in the nutrient. If you take it when you do not need it you could get too much in your body and that could damage you. See you doctor.

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My ferritin was a 2. im on my period and i bleed very heavily. my b12 was 219. i was told to take iron pills and get b12 injections weekly. also being tested for ms and other autoimmune disorders. does low ferritin and low b12 typically show in this?

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Can taking iron pills be the reason of bleeding easily?

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What to do if i had a c-section 9 weeks ago and got put on iron pills is it normal to still be bleeding?

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How long does it take for internal bleeding to start after someone overdoses on iron pills?

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Ok i have pcos and im bleeding extremely heavy like soaking threw a pad in 20 minutes heavy im gonna go buy iron pills should i be worried can this actually kill me? what should i do?

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How do you know the difference between black stool from iron supplement or bleeding? normal brown stool before iron pills were started. should i worry

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Can iron tablet postpone bleeding in monthly periods?

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Hello,can iron pills delay you're periods!thanks!

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Will iron pills induce my period?

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I have been taking iron pills when i am on my period and i was wondering if i can take them twice a day or is that a bad idea to do. or just take one.

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