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My iron is low n i have iron pills but they makes me feel sick sometimes can i build my iron up another way without pills?
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Options: It may help to take the iron pills with meals to lessen stomach upset. You may try liquid form of supplemental iron usually used for children. There is intravenous form of iron that can be delivered in one shot. You may take iron rich foods but all of those have calories and may add to your weight. See this site for iron rich foods. http://www.webmd.com/diet/iron-rich-foods
Answered 2/3/2015
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