HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

How Long The Symptom Of Weakness Persist After Starting Iron Supplements?

I had pregnancy induced hypertension in dec 2010 still on meds now also iron deficiency which causes weekness and fainting spells, my heart also races when i get a faint spell. I am on two types of iron materna and ferrum hausman chewables. How soon will i feel like myself again? please help its been one wk on meds now
Mon, 26 Oct 2015
Report Abuse
General & Family Physician,  's  Response
HI,
I understand your concern.
Iron deficiency is hazardous in pregnancy - for maternal & fetal health. It's good you have already stated with iron supplements with your doctor's advise.
If you are digesting iron well, you should start feeling improvement in 3 weeks of medication.
- Addition of proteins, vitamins C, B6, B12 & folic acid help improvement.
- You should check your Hb% in a month & consult your doctor.
- injectable iron preparations/ blood transfusion is advised to non responding patients/ patients in late pregnancy.
Thanks.
I find this answer helpful

1 Doctor agrees with this answer

Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Recent questions on Syncope


Loading Online Doctors....
How Long The Symptom Of Weakness Persist After Starting Iron Supplements?

HI, I understand your concern. Iron deficiency is hazardous in pregnancy - for maternal & fetal health. It s good you have already stated with iron supplements with your doctor s advise. If you are digesting iron well, you should start feeling improvement in 3 weeks of medication. - Addition of proteins, vitamins C, B6, B12 & folic acid help improvement. - You should check your Hb% in a month & consult your doctor. - injectable iron preparations/ blood transfusion is advised to non responding patients/ patients in late pregnancy. Thanks.