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Posted 11/26/2018 6:37 PM (GMT -5)
My PCP referred me to a hematologist for an iron infusion after I said I didn't want iron tablets because I was worried they could cause more problems with this flare. The hematologist can't see me until 12/26 and then after that they have to get insurance approval and schedule the infusion. Since my insurance will change at the first of the year I see no point in going to the appt on 12/26.

How bad are oral iron tablets? I have been in this flare for almost a year now and don't want to make things worse, but I really want to get this anemia treated. Sent a message to my PCP to see if there is another doc I could see for the infusion, but am thinking about just asking for the tablets.
Posted 11/26/2018 6:53 PM (GMT -5)
I take ferrous sulfate pills when my iron is low and never have had any problems. They're cheap as dirt too.
Posted 11/27/2018 1:54 AM (GMT -5)
My GI just prescribed ferrous sulfate (325mg, which is 65mg of iron) to take 1 pill per day. I take at night -- no issue yet. My mom, who does not have UC, gets constipated from iron tablets, so she only takes half a pill.
Posted 11/27/2018 11:00 AM (GMT -5)
Some people report upset symptoms with UC and iron tablets. Specifically, you can have diarrhea and you can pass black stool (caused by the iron). I'd say you can try some iron tablets and see how it goes, knowing you can discontinue if it is truly awful and any iron-tablet-based symptoms should clear within 48-hours or less. I'd try the lowest dose for a couple days and if well tolerated go up in dosage.
Posted 11/27/2018 1:58 PM (GMT -5)
I take ferrous gluconate with no problems.
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