Doubling up on iron supplements- anyone?

[shootingstar]

Has anyone had to ingest 2 iron pills per day upon the advice of their doctor?

I haven't done this even though I was encouraged by my doctor. After a blood test 3 months ago, I was directed to take iron supplement to ramp up my iron /red bloood cell because it was too low. Low enough that the doctor was wondering if I had any problems in dizziness or breathless.....which I haven't had any.

So I've been taking an iron supplement daily. Yes, I know I've had some cheese, egg (replacement), small amounts of meat per month. But she wanted to fast track me.

[Sky King]

that and more but has been years. find the time released iron it is much easier to tolerate and not so hard on the digestive system. Iron can be a tough one to increase with just diet if you are really low.

[shootingstar]

Thanks Syndirelah, I will ask about Floradix if necessary.

[shootingstar]

My iron reading was.....4 about 3 months ago. Now I'm 11. 12 is normal.