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I've been taking Centrum chewable orange burst multivitamins for the past 8 1/2 years (since my surgery on 2/11.) I can't find these anywhere now. (I've searched all of the stores, online, etc.) I emailed Centrum & they said they're still making them, but it doesn't make sense as to why ALL of the stores are out of them.
So I'm looking for another LOW COST alternative. (Please, no expensive brands. I can't afford them.) Thank you!
@poet_kelly, If you're still active on here, I'd love to hear your suggestions!
Don't be too embarrassed to call your doctor. It's best to get their professional opinion to avoid any potential issues that might come up from donating. I also donate at Biolife. My RNY was in 2011. I've struggled with anemia and have had one series of 8 iron infusions 2 years ago due to my iron becoming dangerously low. So keeping a close eye on your iron level is IMPORTANT! (My anemia is due to malabsorption--not from donating at Biolife.) My doctor told me that he feels it's fine that I donate my plasma. But I DO follow up with him regularly to keep a close eye on my iron levels. Biolife also monitors your iron & protein levels and will not let you donate if they don't meet THEIR requirements. I hope this helps. And I hope your personal situation turns around for you!
Since I've been so tired for so long, I'll probably feel like a whole new person once my levels are back up & I have some energy again. Similar to like how I felt like a whole new person after my surgery---but this time obviously on a much smaller scale (pun intended).
Thanks for your input! I just scheduled an appointment to see a hematologist this Wednesday. Hopefully he can help me out.
Thanks! I actually just scheduled an appointment with a hematologist for this Wednesday. I'm anxious to see what he has to say. Up until recently I didn't know much about Ferritin levels and I guess my PCP doesn't, either because he never mentioned them being so low----only my hemoglobin levels. Thanks for your response!
I'm 6 1/2 years post-op RNY and I've felt fantasti****il 2 summers ago. Then I had zero energy. And then all of a sudden I started getting migraines. I had testing done for the migraines & they haven't determined why I get them. Anyhow, I've recently had bloodwork done and my iron level was low. Hemoglobin was 10.6 the first time so my family doctor has me taking iron supplements 325 mg iron sulfate. Then bloodwork was rechecked again 3 months later. Hemoglobin was 10.8 and Ferritin was 8. He tripled my iron supplements (which btw I'm taking 500mg Vitamin C supplements w/ each iron pill.) I've read on here that our bodies don't absorb the sulfate iron as well as it absorbs the heme or carbonyl. So my questions are:
1) Should I let my PCP know about the other iron supplements & suggest that he prescribe one of those to me?
2) Should I go to a hematologist and seek his advice?
3) At what point does someone need an iron infusion? Does anyone know how low the Ferritin level needs to be?
Thanks for all the info!
I hope you're all having a wonderful day! I know I sure am!!!
Insertion fee: $100
6-week follow-up ultra-sound $160
Removal: $50
Mirena: $843.60 (lasts up to 5 years); pro: can eliminate periods; cons: contains hormones & MUCH more expensive than Paragard
--or--
Paragard: $754 (lasts up to 10 years); pros: no hormones & MUCH cheaper than Mirena; con: no change to monthly cycle
I'm not looking for financial advice on which one is most cost-effective, but if anyone's heard of any discounts or rebates (if there is such a thing on birth control) I'd love to hear about them.
My gyno also said that weight gain shouldn't be an issue with either method.
For those who have either one of these, please tell me your likes and/or dislikes about the method you use. Thank you!