My ferritin is 11. They prescribed iron pills, but i have a partially paralyzed stomach and most meds take typically take 1-2 hours to hit my system since i take all meds by mouth (i have a feeding tube but it goes into my small intestine, and isnt the right size to take meds through. I'm also not cleared to take any meds through it). I'm wondering if its worth pushing for infusions?
I havent tried the iron supplements yet, but I'm worried about the length of time itll take to get my iron up.
I'm also worried about finding a time to take the iron (was told not to take with other medications, on an empty stomach w/ vit c, meaning id have to wake up at 4-4:30am to take them, as my med regimen starts about 6-6:30. I take meds every 2-4 hours until 8pm).
Also, if you have had infusions, how do you feel the week following? I'm worried about having bad short term side affects.
Sorry if this feels jumbled, the brain fog is really bad today