Need Iron???

[YngGram 73]

I find that I am a little run down. 6-7 hours of sleep and I still can't get anything done. I sit all day planning what I need to do, just can't get it done. Couple of people suggested taking an Iron pill so I got some tonight. I am doing my Vitamins daily with 1200 mg additional Calcium and Biotin. Anyone else have this problem and what did you do to work throug it?

[RestlessMonkey 7]

Honestly you're safest to take Iron when the doc says you need it; most modern diets have enough and too much is as dangerous as too little. Ask your doc what he suggests; are you getting a balanced diet...enough Protein (60 gms) enough fat (yes we need some!) and so on? Are you maybe just a little bit depressed?

AND honestly you should be getting 8 hours of sleep each night; we Americans are chronically tired, or so I've heard.

There could be many reasons for your malaise; your surgeon would be a good place to start finding out why

(this of course assumes you USED to feel differently! )

[ParrotheadCathy 0]

Monkey is right about not self-prescribing Iron supplements. There are many other things that could be the culprit so I think a doctor's evaluation is in order. A simple blood test will diagnose (or rule out) anemia. Honestly, since you aren't drinking sodas anymore (I assume you've made that adjustment; and sodas can actually reduce your iron levels some) and you should be eating lean Protein (including beef) and veggies (leafy green veggies are an execellent food source for iron, and so is red meat), I'd want to make sure it is or isn't anemia. I've only been anemic once and it was SEVERE because I had a bleeding ulcer about 18 months ago. And I can't tell you how many times in my life I've gone through a "spell" of fatigue. Stress can cause fatigue too. And as I'm sure you've noticed having the surgery and losing weight, while a great joy, is stressful.

[karen_karen 0]

honestly if you are feeling run down the best remedy is excerise. it takes about a month to feel good but its the best thing for you. it will make you feel happier, less stressed and give you more energy throughout the day as well as you will sleep better at night.

[YngGram 73]

I am green, salads with turkey, little red meat, brocolli often. Eating shrimp and some tuna. I have never been an 8 hr person cause I am a night owl. I am walking I just don't have energy I didn't get the pills cause I remembered that they have made me constipated in the past. It might just be in my mind, housemates not pulling their weight and I think my mind is fighting them. I feel good otherwise, I will talk with docs involved andI will get some bloodwork done next week.