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Why Do I Feel Exhausted Even After Taking Iron Pills?

When I have had a very busy day I start to feel a deep bone exhaustion that I cannot overcome with rest<I am 68 over weight, retired but still very active, My last blood work indicated a need for iron, which I have been taking for two months, the iron upset my stomach so cut back to half dose. Any suggestions?
Wed, 8 Jan 2014
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Hi, welcome to our site.

Read your query. That is a very significant question and i appreciate your problem. I will try my best to answer your query

I think you should step up on fluids and take good sleep. I think you have been lacking in both. with iron supplement i hope you are also taking some vitamin B complex group.

I will also suggest you test your vitamin D levels, fasting blood sugars.

I would like to know more details like age, gender, previous medical conditions and the tests you did for your workup in fatigue.

I hope this helps you. Inform the reports mentioned above so i can be of help further. Best of luck.

I have given you the answer to the maximum considering the information provided. The results of the tests could further enhance my answer to you.

Please do understand that some details could be extracted from a detailed history and examination.

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Why Do I Feel Exhausted Even After Taking Iron Pills?

Hi, welcome to our site. Read your query. That is a very significant question and i appreciate your problem. I will try my best to answer your query I think you should step up on fluids and take good sleep. I think you have been lacking in both. with iron supplement i hope you are also taking some vitamin B complex group. I will also suggest you test your vitamin D levels, fasting blood sugars. I would like to know more details like age, gender, previous medical conditions and the tests you did for your workup in fatigue. I hope this helps you. Inform the reports mentioned above so i can be of help further. Best of luck. I have given you the answer to the maximum considering the information provided. The results of the tests could further enhance my answer to you. Please do understand that some details could be extracted from a detailed history and examination. Looking forward to your return query with the details asked so that I can help you further. (If the answer has helped you, please indicate this)