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Old 10-13-2007, 09:59 PM   #3
Jean
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Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: New Jersey
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G Ann,
I am sorry you mentioned about the blood test re: Your Iron count being low. Since your dr. advised an Iron Pill I think it is correct that you should have a follow up visit for testing in 3 months as he suggested in Nov.
By then with the pill - more than likely your Iron count will be up -
make sure along with that pill to take Vit. C as it helps to absorb Iron.
A very good source of Iron is found in raisins (try to eat a handful )
each day. Fish, poulty, eggs, peas, beans, and whole grain breads
are all great foods to build Iron. Don't take your Iron pill with Milk
and it will interfere with the Iron being absorbed.

Hope this helps.
Hugs,
Jean
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