Danger of iron supplements with a colonoscopy

Question 1

I have low iron levels 5.7, i have had a colonoscopy and gastronoscopy and there was no bleeding found. i take iron supplements but still no change. ?

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Gluten: You may have gluten sensitivity, which can damage your gut cells. Damaged cells may not do a good job of absorbing the nutrients you eat. Consider tak... Read More

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Another cause?: Is there another cause of your anemia? Specifically, i'm wondering if you have very heavy periods. Perhaps you are losing blood there.

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Question 2

Hello! i am a 44year old women who has always been irregular. i have 22-79 days between periods.is it dangerous to eat iron supplements when i'm late?

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Not related : Iron supplements are used to correct low red blood cells (anemia) that is specifically caused by iron deficiency. There is no relationship between hav... Read More

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Not likely: If you were late due to pregnancy, you would be put on a prenatal vitamin which is iron supplemented. If you mean high-dose iron (325 mg ferrous sulfa... Read More

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Question 3

Im having a colonoscopy on october 14th. it says to not take iron for 2 weeks. does that mean supplements or the food i eat?

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Supplements.: Iron supplements can cause your stool to be black, thick and difficult to clear. This could cause the doc to miss something or even worse to have to ... Read More

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Question 4

Last year my iron level was a 7 and i i was advised to take iron supplements as soon as possible it s been a year now should i go and get myself tested again ?

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Yes: Getting a repeat blood test to look at anemia can be helpful to decide if you should continue to take iron tablets.

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Question 5

Why does my natures bounty iron supplements smell like vinegar? the target brand of iron i usually get never has any smell. the expiration date is 2023?

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Suggest you contact the store where purchased, and ask the local pharmacist if present, why there is an aroma to your supplements. Alternatively, you... Read More

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Question 6

Opinions on what's a good brand of iron supplements?

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See below: Iron sulfate and iron fumerate are the more commonly prescribed iron pills. The fumerate compounds are more easily absorbed and are more easy on the G... Read More

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Question 7

Can iron supplements tan skin?

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If abused: You have to really overdo iron supplements and probably have a genetic predisposition, but you might be able to give yourself the gray-bronze of iron ... Read More

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Question 8

Can iron supplements make you fat?

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No: Iron supplements do not make a person fat. However, if a person takes iron pills with a big glass of orange juice, whole milk, or a smoothie, then "ta... Read More

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Question 9

Can iron supplements cause migraines?

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I am not: Aware of any association between iron supplementation and migraine headaches.

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Question 10

Can iron supplements make you more tired?

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Depends: Some iron supplements can be harsh on your system and encourage free radical oxidative damage. However, this should not really cause noticeable fatigu... Read More

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Danger of iron supplements with a colonoscopy

I have low iron levels 5.7, i have had a colonoscopy and gastronoscopy and there was no bleeding found. i take iron supplements but still no change. ?

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Hello! i am a 44year old women who has always been irregular. i have 22-79 days between periods.is it dangerous to eat iron supplements when i'm late?

Im having a colonoscopy on october 14th. it says to not take iron for 2 weeks. does that mean supplements or the food i eat?

Last year my iron level was a 7 and i i was advised to take iron supplements as soon as possible it s been a year now should i go and get myself tested again ?

Why does my natures bounty iron supplements smell like vinegar? the target brand of iron i usually get never has any smell. the expiration date is 2023?

Opinions on what's a good brand of iron supplements?

Can iron supplements tan skin?

Can iron supplements make you fat?

Can iron supplements cause migraines?

Can iron supplements make you more tired?

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