Anyone on iron supplements?

[Heather5]

Hi everyone,

Just wondering if anyone else is on extra iron. I was told after my last appointment that I was borderline anemic and that it would be a good idea to take an extra iron supplement in addition to my prenatal. So I went to the store to pick some up and realized that there are different doses available. Since I'm considered "borderline" I picked the lowest dose of 27 mg...but I was wondering what others were on.

[willow575]

I am also slightly anemic and was told by the doctor to take Ferron. it's 27mg

[Heather5]

Oh wow, kmc! That is a high dose...but if that's what your doctor prescribed, I'm sure it's the right dosage for you!

Maybe your doctor phrased it differently and instead of saying you were anemic, he said your iron was low...or something about your platelets being low.

:-)

[kmchenry254]

yea i got a prescription for mine
WOW mines 325! i never lookd at the dosage till just now
they never told me i was anemic though...hm.

[Heather5]

Hi akl! Looks like we're in the same boat (borderline/slightly anemic). I would probably call your doctor and see if you can take a supplement. Since you're anemic, I'm sure he or she will agree.

Let us know what they say...

[akl_cdl]

I had to go to the hospital a couple of weeks ago and the ER doctor told me I was slightly anemic.  I asked my OB but he never said anything.  Shouldn't I have to take a little something extra like you ladies?

[Heather5]

OK, thanks girls! Sounds like the 27 mg is pretty common then, so I'll just stick to that for now. I have another appointment on Friday, so we'll see what my dr. says then.

Thanks again!

Heather

[aly79]

yeah i am on them as well i always am anemic when i fall pregnant i take the 27mg as well and it keeps me in the safe zone

[Bigsis828]

I used iron supplement in my last pregnancy about same mg. You can ask your dr to write prescription or suggest the mg.