lack of iron

[Eleonore]

hi,

Im just out of my 14th induction day, and planning to do it for another 2 weeks.
I take vitamins and suplements without Iron, as recommended by DrA. Now I do have very low iron levels, I always did, I cant even donate blood. It has nothing to do with what I eait, is a genetic problem.
Anyway, I cant foind the information so maybe someone can help me. After induction can we take iron suplements too??



thanks

[pearson]

Re: lack of iron

I take the Women's One-A-Day which has iron. If not, I get a bloody nose regularly. That's no fun.

[not2late]

Re: lack of iron

If you have anemia due to a genetic problem, then by all means take iron supplements, since you most likely already are taking them. By the way, did you get the blood works Dr. Atkins told us to get before beginning this diet? If so, then you and your doctor will have an idea of your current anemia status. When you get your follow-up blood work, you and your doctor will be able to compare those results and determine if you need further iron supplements.

[2big4mysize]

Re: lack of iron

sure take them Dr Atkins oinly said no iron cause he knew about all the iron in the food we would be eating and didn't want use to OD on iron.It had nothing to do with weight loss. but many ladies don't absorb iron ll so they should still take the iron. Ask yor doc about if you need iron.