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Stopping iron supplements making me more constipated!

I stopped my simply 3 arrows, I ran out, waiting for the new order (been 10 days). I thought I'd be less constipated but no, I've been worse! Any ideas why this happens?

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u/Prudent-Iron-9079 — 2 days ago

Recently out of iron supplements, how long before ferritin tanks?

My new supply will take about a week but just wondering if my ferritin will drop, any Intel appreciated!

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u/Prudent-Iron-9079 — 10 days ago
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Iron supplements stopped temporarily, how long before ferritin plummets?

Have just run out of my regular supplements, won't get new lot for a week, do you think my ferritin will tank in that time?

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u/Prudent-Iron-9079 — 11 days ago
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Megafood blood builder or 3arrows heme which is best for low ferritin?

I've been on 3 arrows 20mg one per day and ferritin went from 19 to 27 over 2 months. Yes, I know it's a low dose but even this causes constipation. Just wondering if megafood might be similar and if anyone had tried both. I'm long covid and mega sensitive to any meds.

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u/Prudent-Iron-9079 — 23 days ago

Megafood blood builder or 3arrows heme which is best for low ferritin?

I've been on 3 arrows 20mg one per day and ferritin went from 19 to 27 over 2 months. Yes, I know it's a low dose but even this causes constipation. Just wondering if megafood might be similar and if anyone had tried both. I'm long covid and mega sensitive to any meds.

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u/Prudent-Iron-9079 — 25 days ago
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Has anyone stopped iron supplements briefly?

I just need to pause for a few days to reduce constipation. Would ferritin levels plummet or stay the same? If anyone had any insight, I'd really appreciate it :)

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u/Prudent-Iron-9079 — 25 days ago
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Megafood blood builder 3arrows heme which is best for low ferritin?

I've been on 3 arrows 20mg one per day and ferritin went from 19 to 27 over 2 months. Yes, I know it's a low dose but even this causes constipation. Just wondering if megafood might be similar and if anyone had tried both. I'm long covid and mega sensitive to any meds.

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u/Prudent-Iron-9079 — 25 days ago

Tingling on one side of face, histamine?

Very occasionally I'll get this sensation and I'm thinking histamine. I havent taken my antihistamines for a few days so maybe that. Been under big stress and I'm long covid, plus high grass pollen here in UK. Slightly off piste with some foods but nothing major. Any anecdotes appreciated!

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u/Prudent-Iron-9079 — 1 month ago

Any alternative to lidocaine?

I react badly to lidocaine even a small amount on my mouth ulcer caused palpitations, dizziness, huge anxiety.

Having read the awful experiences of biopsies, I'm a wreck, if anyone has had an alternative please let me know. Also any positive biopsy experiences out there?

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u/Prudent-Iron-9079 — 2 months ago

. Mammogram recall.

I'm 69, in UK, have had mammogram every 3 years, all been OK. NOw been recalled. Obvs anxiety is high. My mother sadly died of BC at age 58. No other direct family members on her side have.

Any reassurance appreciated!

I will add that in my 30s I had a mammogram and was told it's calcification. Which I understand can be a forerunner to cancer. Any anecdotes appreciated. I'm a natural worrier and only recently feeling much improved from long covid.

Oh, also will add I had a trainee doing it this time but it was really uncomfy so switched to the qualified nurse who supervised.

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u/Prudent-Iron-9079 — 2 months ago
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Iron supplements :does anyone on heme iron tablets break them into soup/hot drinks? I read somewhere that it can lessen the potency. I've been taking one in soup and my ferritin has gone up. When I take the tablet it causes tum heat /sensitivity... Possibly histamine related or something else...

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u/Prudent-Iron-9079 — 2 months ago

How many stitches do I pick up?

This is the back of a crew neck sweater. Front is a bit lower. No instructions on the pattern for this, so any advice on stitch pickup much appreciated!!

Bought pattern on etsy (for beginners!!!). Seller was totally unhelpful just said 'it will all be clear when you get to that bit!!'

u/Prudent-Iron-9079 — 2 months ago