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May 25th, 2016, 03:38 AM
#1
Dream Vet
Low Iron
Hi ladies, im freaking out a little. I had blood test done in Jan before I started swaying and my iron levels were OK. 31
Now I just got recent results back and iron levels are 9.
Really really pissed cause doctor said I got no choice but to go on sups . I'm taking 1 a day but was told to take 2, I figured 1 a day is better than none.
Anyone else taking sups for iron ? I'm thinking of maybe stopping them ovulation week ?
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May 25th, 2016, 07:46 AM
#2
Dream Vet
It takes several months for iron levels to build up in your blood so stopping during ovulation week won't do anything. Nine is REALLY low. You should take the supps, you need them for a healthy pregnancy.
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May 25th, 2016, 09:25 AM
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I would take the recommended dose. We're considering TTC pink and other than folate and coQ10 the only thing I take is iron. I wouldn't worry about it at all because if you struggle with anemia you probably aren't ever going have iron-rich blood--you need this just to have baseline health.
It probably sways blue if aren't anemic and you eat a very fortified diet but that's not you.
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May 25th, 2016, 11:48 AM
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Swaying Advice Coach
Take the dose as recommended by your doctor for a month and then reduce dose at that point.
Stopping them in O week does nothing and your body NEEDS that iron right now.
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May 25th, 2016, 11:49 AM
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Swaying Advice Coach
Originally Posted by
trifecta
I would take the recommended dose. We're considering TTC pink and other than folate and coQ10 the only thing I take is iron. I wouldn't worry about it at all because if you struggle with anemia you probably aren't ever going have iron-rich blood--you need this just to have baseline health.
It probably sways blue if aren't anemic and you eat a very fortified diet but that's not you.
I use iron supps for pink swayers on an as-needed basis and people do still get girls while taking them.
You need that iron to get and stay pregnant so it's imperative that you take it when you need to.
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May 25th, 2016, 04:14 PM
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Big Dreamer
I had to take iron due to the same problem-- my levels were exactly the same as yours. I was on iron for a few months before conceiving DD. I was on a TON of supplements because I ended up deficient in quite a few nutrients. I had been on the LE diet and intense exercise for a year by then so I was sure I was going to muck everything up by taking supplements. Apparently not, I still got my little girl. I think if you are truly deficient in a vitamin or mineral then taking supplements doesn't sway. It's when your body is already abundant in those stores that taking extra is not a good idea. My doctor also told me the reason I was not getting pregnant was because I had such low stores of vitamin D and iron.
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May 25th, 2016, 08:55 PM
#7
Dream Vet
Thanks everyone for responding. I feel a lot better now, I will take what's needed as I know my body is struggling atm.
Just want to get pregnant now
Thanks heaps
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May 25th, 2016, 11:18 PM
#8
Dream Vet
What's 9? Your hemoglobin or ferritin?
Take the iron. Low iron causes poor egg quality. I've been dealing with low iron (ferritin, not hemoglobin) for 18 months now and have been taking 450mg of iron for the past several months (300mg before then). Make sure you're not taking iron with dairy or caffeine, as both prevent absorption. Vitamin C increases absorption.
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July 2016: Laproscopic surgery to remove a ping pong ball sized endometrioma on left ovary and 3 pea size fibroids on outside of uterus. Hysteroscopy to remove one larger "penetrating fibroid" inside uterus.
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May 26th, 2016, 01:00 AM
#9
Dream Vet
Thanks enssnce, its my ferritin. Iam currently taking 1 tablet before bed as they make me feel sick .
I'm not too sure what mg they are but ill double check
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May 27th, 2016, 04:31 AM
#10
Dream Vet
I'd see a hematologist if I were you. My ferritin levels were 8 and I was feeling like death. I really wish I would have saw a hematologist as soon as I found out so I could have had IV iron infusions which would have gotten my ferritin up quickly. Instead I've been trying to get it up with iron supplements for 18+ months now and every period I have I take one step back. I'm finally getting closer to the ideal 70-90 level as my ferritin is now 50. My gyn has put me on high dose progesterone only pills to stop my periods for a few cycles so I can stop losing my iron every month from my heavy periods.
Me: 35 years old. Was an infant nanny and birth and postpartum doula. Now a full time SAHM.
DS1: Aug 2003 (my first home birthed water baby!)
DS2: May 2009 (my second home birthed water baby!)
Oct 2014
July 2016: Laproscopic surgery to remove a ping pong ball sized endometrioma on left ovary and 3 pea size fibroids on outside of uterus. Hysteroscopy to remove one larger "penetrating fibroid" inside uterus.
Oct 2016: Heartbroken after DH's vasectomy. Looks like my dreams of a daughter are gone.
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