Vitamins are making me sick

[rbtnln 81]

I need some advice. I've been taking a Multi-Vitamin with Iron and Calcium as well as a B-12. My surgeon told me not to take the B12 pill but to get a sublingual B12 (under the tongue liquid). I got the sublingual and ever since I've been doing it, I get nauceous for at least a half hour after I take it. I started taking everything in the morning so I could take them with Breakfast. This morning I almost threw up it was so upsetting to my stomach. I had already eaten, but reached for a greek yogurt to see if it would help. It has, so I'm glad about that. Any advice from anyone who has experienced this?

Oh, and good news, I had my Vitamin levels checked Monday and everything is good - including the B vitamin. Apparently my thyroid level is at 2.7 - whatever that means (LOL) but my surgeon is happy. So the Vitamins must be working. Just need them to stop making me want to puke.

[Busymomof3 181]

I would suggest taking your Vitamins right before bedtime. I have to take mine at night because my morning meds are counteracted by Vitamins. That way I sleep through any discomfort. I did have to find which vitamins wouldn't make me sick. the sublingual B12 is no problem for me as are the Biotin and Vitamin D. I still take viactiv Calcium which is a treat for me and I've found that Flintstones complete don't make me sick.

[JerseyGirl68 1,172]

I take some things at night because they upset my stomach (iron) . Have you tried the sublingual B-12 pills? Anything in liquid form has always made me a little nauseaus.

Good luck!

[rbtnln 81]

I didn't know the sublingual B12 came in pill form. I'll definitely have to try it. I didn't have any problems with Vitamins before this sublingual liquid. Thanks for the advice!

[alwaysonadiet 47]

When I was in Mexico I purchased the B12 injections. You don't need a script and can just get them at the pharmacy. I give my self an injection and it's a life saver.

[slocin12 41]

I do not like to take the vitamins..... I can hardly stomach them. I know they are a important part of the program.........but ohhhhhhhhhhhh

[JeanZ_RN 378]

There are so many multi Vitamins out there - chewables, pills, capsules, gummies - find out what exactly your surgeon / NUT want you to have in them, and then try all different kinds until you find one you can tolerate. I'll send you a few of the kind I take if you want, and maybe others will also.

[alwaysonadiet 47]

Vitamins are so important. You gotta have your energy and hair!! In addition to B12 My doc said Centrum chewables, but I'm looking around for something a bit easier to go down.

[Bluesea71 698]

I hate Vitamins too. I love the chewable Multi Vitamin from trader joes. I also discovered the Calcium Carmel chews from Bariatric Advantage. Now those taste like candy!

[Ms24 8]

Hi everybody pioneer Vitamins are very good( you can get them at whole foods) I try to stay away from anything that has Iron since you may have a hard time going to the bathroom .I also wouldn't recommend taking a Vitamin close to bedtime especially vitamin B 12 (that's for energy) I usually take Calcium and D vitamin in the evening. Help that helps. Good luck!!!

[AZDesertRose76 18]

I don't enjoy taking my Vitamins either, but I make myself do it because I DO NOT WANT to end up deficient in anything. I'm only two months out; I've got to have bloodwork run before my three-month followup appointment to make sure I'm not deficient.

I second the recommendation for the sublingual B12 tablets. I get a cherry-flavored one from Wal-Mart and it's not bad.

What I really hate is crushing my Calcium tablets so I can take them. The resulting powder tastes like chalk.

Best wishes!

[rbtnln 81]

Thank you everyone for the suggestions!!! I don't have problems wtih anything except the liquid sublingual B12. So, I think I'll take the suggestion of the sublingual tablet. If that doesn't work, I'll have to ask my surgeon for injections. I can't handle wanting to throw up every time I put that liquid under my tongue! Everything else seems to work and taking the Multivitamin in the morning really works since I take it with Breakfast to avoid any upset stomach from it. I also take a Fiber pill at the same time to avoid "poop" problems, lol!

[Ms24 8]

For B12 there's also a nasal spray but it's prescription. for those of you who hate shots and Vitamins you can look into that. Plus whole foods and Vitamin shop has a great return policy on open vitamins so does Trader Joe's. Obviously it's not a lot but I hate wasting calories on vitamins.

[alwaysonadiet 47]

This is what my doc says. Does anybody else do all this? I think it's way too much! Thank god I have the B12 injections just once a month for that.

1 Centrum chewable Multivitamin …2 per day ( you can also by some liquid Vitamins )

600 mg Chewable or Liquid calcium citrate … . 1 every 12 hrs

(please make sure you separate Calcium from Iron)

100 mg Iron Liquid ….once a day ......or if you prefer

100 mg Iron intramuscular Shot ,,,,,..once a month

1000 micrograms chewable or sublingual B12 …. once a day ( 1 pill every week ) or if you prefer

B-12 shots you can just have....1 shot every month

50 mg Zinc ...every 3rd day ( FOR hair LOSS )

[JSCRIMPSHIRE 56]

I take the B 12 shot son idiot have yet another thing I have to swallow!! I love it too!