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So I was told that I was low on Iron and to take a supplement. So I have been. But it's been making me constipated. So I will go a few days without taking it do I can go to the bathroom

But then I get diahhrhea. So then I start taking it again and within one day of taking it bad Constipation and lots of bloating. I feel like my entire intestines are filled... Very uncomfortable

Any advice?

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I get constipated a lot! I get the same "full" feeling you are talking about. It gets bad when I am on certain medicines so I just use a natural vegetable laxative once at night time ( its a gradual one, not the explosive type) to get things going, and then it gets a little more regular. I hope this helps.

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What's the name of your laxative and where do you get it? How long does it take to work?

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What's the name of your laxative and where do you get it? How long does it take to work?

I can't remember the name right off the top of my head, but I know it is Walmart brand and its works in a few hours. I took it once during the day and it took forever to work it seems, so I just wake up in the morning and go.

I will look for the bottle in the morning and give you the name of the actual ingredient. I swear its awesome!

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Ok. That would be great! Thanks!

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Ok. That would be great! Thanks!

No problem!

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Check at pharmacy for liquid Iron, doesn't cause Constipation. In Australia it's called spa tone, not sure about USA.

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Also... You could try slow fe. It is time released so it is less harsh on your system. I can only use this kind because of all the GI side effects.

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