Posted by Lindenblüte on October 24, 2006, at 17:11:09
In reply to Re: I have a friend » Lindenblüte, posted by laima on October 24, 2006, at 16:39:12
>And I do go to yoga- but it's just not enough. Only once a week.
That's awesome! good for you :) Can you practice a few poses every evening when you get home from work? or in the morning? whenever you feel you need a bit of "centering"? Maybe something simple where your tummy stays in it's "full and upright position"?>The nausea still makes it hard- and nothing seems to be aleviating it, though I've been to my gp- who is just like, oh- try some more prevacid. So I'm trying...but that stuff isn't working, and I read it's not good to take long term because it impairs vitamin absorption; you need stomache acid to get nutrients out of food and vitamins.
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> Thank you for your long message and suggestions and encouragement. I'm trying to hang in there.
>You're doing really well regarding the alcohol consumption, by the way. Keep doing what you're doing. Despite the upheaval in your life right now, you are able to make good choices, and that's what will keep you afloat until a life raft spots you!
Nausea? oh you have my sympathies. Forgive me if I say anything that people have already suggested to you. Supposedly Feosol (Elemental Iron) is supposed to be easier to tolerate than the Ferrous Sulfate which is cheaper and more common.
I get barfy from Iron supplements too. I try to take mine at night, right before I pass out on seroquel.
I've given up on trying to be a high-iron person. I'm always going to be a little bit low, but I avoid anemia by eating red meat when I get a chance, or turkey. Chicken is good too.
Bean and legume iron is not easily absorbed.
Black tea will block absorption of iron from food or supplements. Vitamin C will enhance it. Spinach contains something that blocks it, ironic, as spinach is often touted as a vegetable source of iron. Maybe it's oxalate? I can't remember.
If you can eat liver, consider whether liver would make you less nauseous than supplements.
and do take care of yourself. Instead of having a glass of wine every night, how about a cup of soothing peppermint tea, with some candied ginger on the side? Both of these are nice because they will keep your tummy (and your mind!) relaxed. Just holding on to a cup of hot tea forces one to slow down and wait a bit. Sounds like you could use a little dose of that, maybe?
-Li
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