What is the next step when you can't take iron orally?
Backstory is that I had my gallbladder out about three years ago, and since then I have had non-anaemic iron deficiency which does tip into anaemia when I'm ill.
Previously had some success with iron tablets (enough to take me out of anaemia) but after about 2 weeks, it causes my IBS to flare up. The last flare up was so bad they had to check on my appendix.
However, the low stores are causing hair loss, probably exacerbated by stress. Liquid iron was prescribed and I've taken one dose yesterday, and I can already feel the symptoms of an attack coming on, so I'm not going to take any more (I've told the GP and they agree), and I have an appointment to discuss after my holiday.
I'd like to know what they might offer me, or what I can reasonably ask for?
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Non-anaemic iron deficiency (low iron stores), but iron intolerance?
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CarpeJugulum · 06/06/2014 09:14
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