Can anyone advise me on vitamins to try?

I currently take 2x iron (ferrous gluconate 300mg) for low iron levels - I've been a veggie for 5 years. Gave me bad stomach cramps at first but I seem to have adjusted now. I also eat a lot of greens and high fibre foods to counteract the constipation iron can cause! Also take 50mg amitriptline although currently it is not significantly successful although at first it really seemed to be helping. I have heard about magnesium and vitamin D?

Hi Tink,
I'm not a nutritionist but after years of internet search....I've read so much. Some V specialist recommend calcium citrate to decrease oxylates in urine that may be causing irritation. They sell them mixed with magnesium which is very helpful for constipation. This might be helpful for you if you eat a lot of foods high in oxylate (ie spinach).....you mentioned you were a vegetarian?
Also, vitamin B is supposed to be good. I buy one that has all the Bs (6,12, etc). Vitamin B is supposed to help with nerve healing if that is potential issue. Unfortunately, the one I just bought from GNC is huge and hard to swallow (the calcium too). I don't know why they make them so huge. Vitamin E and fish oil are supposed to help with skin....strengthen, soften etc.

I know this seems like a lot. I'm trying to get all this with healthy foods too. I've been told that's the best way. I try to take the supplements too ........but I forget sometimes. In my experience......take with food to avoid stomach upset. The vitamin B is my priority lately. I'm learning my pain is more nerve related now. I'm gonna give the B a good few months of consistency and see if it helps.

I hope the ami is helping you. I was just recently prescribed Valium suppositories and topical gabapentin. I actually feel stoned from t he valium. The dose is way too strong for me.....I'm experimenting with cutting the dose. I used a 1/4 last night. A little less stoned.

I haven't received the gabapentin yet. It has to be compounded at the pharmacy. $50 for a months supply......no fun.....we'll see how it works.

Keep us posted on your progress! Spring is coming.....hopefully healing too!!
xo

Leslie, thanks for the reply it was just what I wanted ! I'm going to try B6/ b combo, magnesium and calcium! Will keep you posted x

Hi Tinkerbelle!

I've gone on a vitamin rampage this week so I thought I'd send it over:

2 x Magnesiums in the morning - for the constipation from ami (on Mary Janes advice – works a treat!)
2 x Waterfall D Mannose – for the UTI’s (this is supposed to be the wonder vitamin for UTI’s these day, I take just in case)
2 x Bio Kult Candea – to prevent against thrush and general gut health (on Mary Jane’s advice!)
2 x calcium citrate – to maintain normal ph of wee
1x b12 (maximum daily dose)

It's a bit of a headache to take them all but I keep them at work and just pop them throughout the day at various times!

xxx

Namely sachomycis Boulardi from Jarrow, and femdophilus from jarrwo. Also, Kyolic, folic acid and vitamin e help a lot. coconut oil is also good, and if your having an IC flare, Coconut water..

Hi Tinkerbelle

I take Magnesium OK which is a multi-vit designed for women and the monthly cycle. I researched it at the time cos I thought vitamin deficiencies (zinc, magnesium, B's) might play a role in my vvd and it seemed to have most of the things I felt I was missing. I also started taking vit D drops and Bio-Kult Candea probiotics. Diet is best way to get your vits and minerals but i'm no angel so I need help! Even if a vit/mineral deficiency isn't a direct cause, I'm a strong believer in taking an holistic approach and looking after every aspect of your health can only help.

I found that I was going crazy stalking up on vitamins and all that was happening was me spending money I stopped taking everything and listened to my docs and right now my v is gone cuz of the surgery. My endo and adeno don't flare up as much and im happy. Just be smart with what your diet is