Best way to keep "things" moving?>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

[tooshae]

As if me having low ferritin wasn't bad enough, now I find out my 16 yo does as well! Hers was a 4!

So, doc is prescribing px iron tabs.

My question is......how do you all "keep things moving"? What can be done to safely, naturally counteract the constipating effects of the iron?

TIA!

[FLFLOWERGIRL]

You can add a stool softener OTC along with the iron. The higher the iron content the less constipation. It may not be a problem if you are on a script. FLFLOWERGIRL

[AnnD]

Miralax is the newest stool softener on the market and it works differently and safe for every age ...young to old. It is a powder that you mix with any liquid. It has become available over the counter and it works without cramps.

[lindsalou]

Senna or fybrogel usually helps! Or as recommended by my mother-in-law syrup of figs (urgh). Also try to drink plenty of water. Also plenty of fibre in your diet.
Linds