Yes, iron is hard on the system and I think most of us have experienced this. I stopped taking the iron pills and switched to a liquid iron which seemed to agree with me more.

Sue

Thanks for the tip suebear! I, too, just got on the iron pills and find it is runny, as well Luton Matt. I will certainly try this!

Roberta

Liquid iron, Okay thanks Suebear. Anything to stop the vicious circle of anaemia vs inflammation!

I've been preaching about this type of iron for ages. Do not take the crap you get from the pharmacy. http://www.albionferrochel.com/

I currently take Life brand ferrous fumerate (generic brand, coated for stomach protection). I was previously taking slow Fe and palafer but those were causing me problems in that I had some upper GI discomfort shortly after taking them.

Now, I take my iron at bedtime, as suggested by the pharmacist, and I don't really notice any digestive problems, except for the fact that it quite often turns my stool jet black, which is usually noticeable on my first BM the next morning.