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constipation!
i'm on iron supplements twice a day for my anemia. this is causing, yep, you guessed it- constipation! i haven't pooed in about 4 days, but i haven't had any painful cramps yet. what should i eat that has good fiber and when should i eat this? thanks!
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good foods are prunes, prune juice.. and basically anything with fiber: fiber cereal, the skins of fruits, leafy green veggies in general, whole grain bread. Try to eat more veggies than refined grains (ei cake, white bread); this is good for you and it helps bowel movements. AS well, there are many over the counter fiber supplements that work and you can get these in the supplement section of a local drug store. Metamusil is a good brand and the knock off brand works just as well, only it is cheaper.
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Well, in a couple days, you'll be hurting. Call your doctor to see what would be best to take along side your iron supplement. I'd get on the phone right now, considering it may take them a day to return your call.
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Your doctor probably suggested the iron for your anemia, right? I'm going to suggest you take a fiber supplement for the constipation. My mother has the same issue and her fiber supplement helps keep her regular. Call the doctor whom put you on the iron for the anemia to verify that this is an OK solution to your problem, and then proceed.
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