things that interfere with iron absorption

poet_kelly
on 10/22/12 11:24 am - OH

Iron is apparently a picky little mineral that doesn't work and play well with others. There are all kinds of things that can interfere with iron absorption, including other vitamins and minerals, some herbal supplements, and some prescription meds. I just wanted to share a link to a piece I wrote on stuff that interferes with iron. This may be more of an issue if your iron is really low - I mostly don't worry about what I eat with my iron, though I do make sure I don't take it with calcium.

www.gastricbypasscoaching.com/foods-supplements-and-medicati ons-that-interfere-with-iron-absorption/

Kelly

Please note: I AM NOT A DOCTOR. If you want medical advice, talk to your doctor. Whatever I post, there is probably some surgeon or other health care provider somewhere that disagrees with me. If you want to know what your surgeon thinks, then ask him or her. Check out my blog.

dawnie55
on 10/22/12 11:44 am - Garden Grove, CA

RNY on 11/21/11

I did my Blood work last week and my
red n white blood cell count is low and my Hemoglobin is low
so now they want to send me to see a Hematologist
have a Dr. appt on this Friday
i feel ok

poet_kelly
on 10/22/12 12:03 pm - OH

RNY on 11/04/08

Yeah, seeing a hematologist is probably a good idea. They are blood specialists. We don't always have symptoms when our labs are off, which is one reason it's important to have labs done regularly. It's actually better if we can catch problems before they get so bad that we feel bad.

Kelly

Please note: I AM NOT A DOCTOR. If you want medical advice, talk to your doctor. Whatever I post, there is probably some surgeon or other health care provider somewhere that disagrees with me. If you want to know what your surgeon thinks, then ask him or her. Check out my blog.

shellykayd
on 10/22/12 12:12 pm - Belgrade, MT

RNY on 10/15/12

Thanks for the link, I'm going to go look at it now. I knew about the calcium (my son was born with kidney failure, so has to take a TON of calcium and iron a day and he fights with anemia even post transplant), but have not been told about anything else.

I'm only 1 week out and no clue what my labs were while I was still in the hospital. I see the surgeon tomorrow. How often do they normally draw labs? My son has labs at the very least monthly until he transfered to adult care about a year ago and now they only want every 3 months. That makes me VERY uncomfortable, but...I guess that's the "norm" for adults.

Just not sure what to expect and push for with this. I know a lot about kidney function and urologic issues, but nothing about this!

Shelly, mom to two special needs kids in Bozeman MT

poet_kelly
on 10/22/12 12:20 pm - OH

RNY on 11/04/08

Most docs do labs every three months the first year. After that many recommend doing them just once a year which I personally think is not often enough. I get mine done every six months. I have seen some of my levels drop a LOT in just six months and I think a year would be too long.

Kelly

Please note: I AM NOT A DOCTOR. If you want medical advice, talk to your doctor. Whatever I post, there is probably some surgeon or other health care provider somewhere that disagrees with me. If you want to know what your surgeon thinks, then ask him or her. Check out my blog.

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