Iron is tough on the gut. You should expect dark to black stools, but not bright red bleeding. Something else is going on. You were probably bleeding all along, but not enough to see, just enough to cause anemia.

It is quite possible that you just cannot tolerate the iron supplement you are on. Cramping, diarrhea and excess gas are side effects. But the frank bleeding means your are quite inflamed. Could just be cuffitis, which causes bright red rectal bleeding. But you need treatment. Stop the iron and call your doctor for advice. You may need iron infusions instead of oral iron.

Jan

I've got to see my doctor this afternoon so i'll mention this to him. I've had cuffitis before and i was given antibiotics which cleared it up. Felt a lot better afterwards too. Hopefully it is something as simple as that and not something more serious. I've also had an iron drip before because iron supplements affected me.

I'll let you know what happens.

I have on going anemia issues. However I'm not bleeding...it's more of an absorption problem. Oral iron doesn't help me plus its harsh for my stomach. Iron infusions seem to be the only thing that helps me. I see a hematologist for this.

So i saw my doctor today. I was given metronidazole and another iron supplement to try, this time it's Sytron Elixir.

I've tried Ferrous Gluconate, Sulphate, Fumerate in both tablet and liquid form. Nothing works, it all affects me the same.

Been using this Sytron Elixir for a few days now. So far no issues. It does leave an odd taste in my mouth but i suppose that's normal for all liquid iron supplements.

Also i am starting to feel better now i'm taking the Metronizadole.

Just so you know, the Sytron is Sodium Feredetate.