Subject: RE: Anemia + iron supplements = constipation/hemorroid I'll give you an educated answer before the thread potentially deteriorates.
I see iron deficiency not that infrequently in endurance athletes. Not sure if it is their dietary restrictions or poor absorption. Of course, in premenopausal women there is other reasons.
Oral iron replacement does unfortunately causes alot of GI issues. You may try OTC Stool softeners (Active Ing: Docusate Sodium ), or oral Magnesium (MagOx 400mg twice daily )-Also high in broccoli, bananas, greens. Generally increasing fiber/Water in diet will help also.
Some people just can't take the oral replacement. There are intravenous/intramuscular forms of iron you can take but they're more expensive and you may have to see a specialist to receive them.
As an aside, My PSA: If you are male, iron deficiency would be unusual so finding it requires further tests to explore the source. If, as I noted about, are a premenopausal woman, heavy menstrual cycles could cause this and you may want to visit your Gyn. If, lastly, you are male/female, over age 50...Go get a Colonoscopy at least.
Good Luck,
Doc Edited by BGANNAWAY 2012-04-18 6:29 PM
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