Low iron even while taking 2 iron pills a day?

Question

I'm staying dizzy and my doctor says it's due to low iron. It was 9.3 when I first had it tested and so they put me on iron pills.. She checked it again (2 months later) and it was 8.5.. I've been cooking my food in a iron skillet like doctor also suggested and that also hasn't helped.. Any tips on getting your iron up that's helped you? (Having my baby in 14 days)

Answer

Try floradix. It's really well absorbed by your body, raises iron levels fairly quickly, and doesn't upset your stomach or cause constipation. You can find it Amazon and at most natural health food type stores.

Answer

I have the same problem. I actually fainted in the store when I was 7 months pregnant 😔

Answer

Take your iron on an empty stomach before bed, that's what I was advised. My iron storage went up a bit as did my hemoglobin but the next time she checked my iron had dropped in half. My midwife said that's perfectly normal and acceptable this late in the game but to keep taking it.

Answer

So what level should your iron atleast be at?

Answer

I was told to drink orange juice with every iron pill. It helps you absorb the iron.

Answer

The nurse told me to take vitamin c with the iron it helps you absorb the iron

Answer

Cream of rice I love it I buy it Kroger

Answer

I've been eating a lot of red meat and a cup of spinach in my daily smoothie....not sure if it helped, but my iron has always been low and I got a 12 when tested at my last appointment.

Low iron even while taking 2 iron pills a day?

Let’s Glow

Glow is here for you on your path to pregnancy

25+ million

4.8 stars

20+

Getting Pregnant

Pregnancy

1st Year (Baby & You)

Baby Products