Energy deficient and WEAK

I am so weak and tired lately, faint and lightheaded a lot too. I was wondering if anyone has any good ideas on how to help that? I have constant diarrhea so I'm trying to drink lots of water for that, but I'm sure I don't absorb many nutrients either, maybe a powder or liquid form of something?? I know I'm low on blood but the doc won't give me a blood transfusion and I don't have health care either so I can't really go see anyone about it. But I need energy and motivation to live and its really stressful as well, which is NOT helping. Any suggestions would be much appreciated. thanks

I agree with Sherry...it is very important to raise your iron level.
I use Ferro-Sequels, another timed-release product, but actually cut the tabs in half because I have experienced problems with iron supplements.

In addition to being gluten free, you might consider lactose as a possible problem. I think diet is key to improvement.

You list probiotics under "treatments tried". To me, a good probiotic is essential.

I suggest you look at side effects at this website:
http://www.drugs.com/sfx/hydrocodone-side-effects.html

IMO, this drug is totally inappropriate for use by UC sufferers.

Yes, I definitely agree with everyone that your iron levels are a factor in your symptoms. When I'm anemic I feel like I could pass out at any moment. Not fun.

In terms of replacing lost electrolytes/vitamins/minerals due to the diarrhea, I swear by a product called Ultima Replenisher. It comes in powder form and you just mix it with water. It's pretty inexpensive for the amount you get, and it doesn't have any nasty corn syrups or sugars in it that can mess up your gut even more. When I'm in a flare and can't eat much, I drink this stuff throughout the day.

http://www.ultimareplenisher.com/

I agree with Subzero. If you know your iron is low and you've lost a lot of blood and you're lethargic, you need to go to the Emergency Room NOW. The hell with the insurance, you can sort it out later.

OTOH, if you don't think it's an emergency, a really great source of daily iron is nori...the stuff they wrap sushi rolls with. You can usually buy it in your international/asian section of your grocery. Lots of other good nutrients in that, too and it's easy to digest.

thanks for the helpful info... I almost passed out twice last night so an ER visit in most likely in store for me in the next few days. @subzeromambo is there anyway I could ask you a few questions over email? just curios about your surgeries and had a couple questions. my email is sunnovawise@yahoo.com thanks.

Thanks everyone, wish me luck, my er visits are usually not all that well, I get treated bad as soon as I say that I take pain medication. but hoping for a blood transfusion!

I used to get the iron infusions when I had healthcare but the ER won't do them so I can't anymore. My GI told me once that even when you can't see any blood, you're still losing it. I don't know how true that is but it makes sense because I feel the same way, like I'm not losing any blood sometimes but am really weak. Any thoughts on liquid iron supplements?

My hemoglobin has never been an issue when my iron is low. When they checked and my ferratin was only at 10 my hemoglobin was 15.7 which is the highest it's been in years.