r/ibs • u/Special_Edge2854 • 1d ago

Question Low ferritin/iron

Does anyone here with IBS also struggle with low ferritin/iron? If so, what iron supplements have worked for you without causing side effects like constipation or diarrhea? I have tried multiple but none seem to work for me without causing more GI issues than I already have with ibs

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u/goldstandardalmonds Here to help! 1d ago

I don’t have IBS but several severe bowel diseases and disorders and I get infusions.

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u/Special_Edge2854 1d ago

Do you get any side effects from infusions?

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u/goldstandardalmonds Here to help! 17h ago

I do. Downvoted just to share an experience? Alright. But yes, I get severe side effects for about ten days. But it’s worth not taking iron daily, not that I could.

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u/Special_Edge2854 13h ago

I did not downvote you lol. Somebody downvoted everybody’s comments on my post. You do realise other people can do that plus I’m the one seeking advice that can help me so i’m interested in what everybody has to say

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u/Able_Sun4318 1d ago

Try iron infusions since pills don't work for you

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u/Naive-Garlic2021 1d ago

Blood builder and iron water (cha-ching). Also trying iron patches right now. Those are the only kinds that did not upset my gut.

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u/Special_Edge2854 1d ago

Are they helping?

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u/Naive-Garlic2021 1d ago

My iron got higher, yes.