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I am just getting my page set up. Please be patient. I need some info on iron pills. Is there any certain type that is the best. My iron levels have to be up before my pre-op so that I can have surgery.

Sorry Tracie I do not know much re: Iron pills, but there will be someone to answer you soon. Ferrous sulfate is what my Mom takes, but I have never used it myself. Sorry??? Sandi

Hey Tracie~ Welcome to the Ky Board. I think the brand called Vitron-C is a good choice. It has added Vitamin C for better absorption. You can pick it up at Rite-Aid or online. It's sort of expensive about 13$. The brand I use is the plain old simple Wal-mart version. It's probably about 3$ a bottle but it doesn't have the added Vitamin C. So I take a vitamin C supplement along with it. My Iron levels were just fine at my 6 month check up. Ohh and a tip - anytime you start an iron supplement I would also add a stool softener. From my experiences and hearing others experiences on OH they tend to have a little added constipation. lol I sure hope this helps! Katrina

Thanks, I will check that out and the added extra info. :-D Tracie

Welcome Tracie =) When my iron was low a few years ago my doctor just told me to take the Slow Fe iron. But there might be something out there better, I'm not really sure. I'm sure someone on the boards might know. You could always post it on the main board to get more input I'm sure. Tammy

I use an amino-iron. It's more digestible, thus absorbed better. I found this web site that sells this product: http://www.naturalhealthconsult.com/Monographs/AminoIron.html Good luck to you! Dee