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Hi I would like some advice which is the best Iron Supplements to buy at the moment receiving Vit B12 injections every 3 months I'm getting a lot of burning on scalp and wondering if Iron supplements would help

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It could be you need your injections more than every 3 months..... Maybe keep a diary of your symptoms from when you have your injection onwards....

I have mine weekly - it is a disgrace that they keep people on such a ridiculous protocol. We are all individuals after all.....

Sorry not sure about iron supps. Have you had your iron tested - taking it when not needed is not good.

I had an itchy scalp until my thyroid levels had improved.

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T3MARY in reply toMarz

Thank you Marz will talk to GP after holidays (mad season) is over feel great for a week after injection then burning starts

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Jackie

Hi For iron best to have a ferritin test and an iron which shows the bodies absorption.

The best iron is on a script.

Jackie

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helvellaAdministrator in reply toJackie

Jackie,

Agreed regards testing.

I don't understand about "best iron is on a script".

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T3MARY,

You may find my iron document of some use:

dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u...

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T3MARY in reply tohelvella

Thank you for your help Taking the time to reply Happy New Year

Burning on scalp can be a symptom for iron and zinc deficiencies.

Iron bisglycinate is far more tolerated than ferrous fumarate and ferrous gluconate and you'd only need it in a smaller quantities, as it is highly absorbed, which is a bonus for not upsetting your guts compared to other forms of iron which you need to take them in higher doses to achieve only 10% absorption.

It often comes combined with just enough Vit C to further enhance its absorption.

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T3MARY

Very Interesting my god this illness just so complicated there is so much to learn thank you follow up on my question much appreciated going to talk to GP and if he won't help I know what type of iron tablets I'm looking for thanks to you Happy New Year

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You are very welcome, T3Mary, and the very best wishes for the new year with the hope that you'll feel better soon.

You could try Solgar gentle iron, though it is a bit expensive, iron bisglycinate is quite cheaply available. I know someone who swears by ferrous fumerate. Try them one by one and switch if one doesn't suit you.

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T3MARY

Hi thank for getting back to me I have just order solar gentle iron I'll see how I get on with GP if no joy I'm going to give them a go fingers crossed Happy New Year thank you again

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