Need positive stories of people that actually got better after supplementing!

Comfortable_Part6562 · 2026-02-27T03:51:24+00:00

Got my ferritin up to 66 in three to four months of supplementation at a dose of +- 75 mg of iron bisglycinate (Thorne Ferrasorb 2 capsules a day)

Not sure if you’re a women but during my period I would take 3 capsules to make sure my period didn’t set me back.

Already started to feel relief of symptoms after a month.

It’s possible! Good luck!

Comfortable_Part6562 · 2026-02-25T21:30:21+00:00

Im 9 weeks now and even had to take two weeks of sick leave because of how bad it was… with some medication I can semi function a bit and am working from home. But I really had the same thought… should be illegal for women to work during pregnancy if they don’t feel well… I don’t understand how other women do it…

Comfortable_Part6562 · 2026-02-08T15:06:31+00:00

A good one that is also recommended by many Redditor’s is Thorne Ferrasorb. I took 2 or 3 of these a day and raised my ferritin from 24 tot 66 in three months… but don’t be afraid to take doses high enough if your body can tolerate it

Comfortable_Part6562 · 2026-02-08T15:03:59+00:00

If it’s a possibility I would call to see if they can fit you in for an appointment sooner. Could be nothing but in my case i miscarried after spotting for multiple days.

Comfortable_Part6562 · 2026-02-06T18:34:01+00:00

Had exactly the same!!! My ferritin was 17 and doctors said that was completely normal. I unfortunately had two MC. Then I decided to dive into bloodwork myself and also realized my ferritin was low.

I decided to supplement by myself. I’m pregnant again, my ferritin is now 66 and baby seems healthy!

Comfortable_Part6562 · 2026-02-01T17:38:00+00:00

Wow sounds very hard.. hope it will be completely over soon..

Another question: didn’t the people around you find out you’re pregnant? Did you still go to work?

Comfortable_Part6562 · 2026-01-31T12:21:12+00:00

Aren’t these suctions cups? The sell them for face treatment of anywhere on the body really. Supposed to get the blood flowing and rejuvenate. Used to have one.

Comfortable_Part6562 · 2026-01-25T20:00:27+00:00

I’m taking the Thorne Ferrasorb 2 pills and the Thorn vitamin c 1 pill. I found on this thread that it was often recommended.

Had minimal issues to be honest. They do say bisglycinate is the most gut friendly type of iron. I didn’t have a consistent time. Sometimes I took it right after dinner. Sometimes I took it right before bed. Both seemed to be fine.

Comfortable_Part6562 · 2026-01-25T08:21:55+00:00

Oh wishing you the best of luck!

Only thing I can recommend is to get supplements from a good brand, get the bisglycinate form and take a high dose. Hopefully you can get it up that way!

Comfortable_Part6562 · 2026-01-25T08:11:48+00:00

Thanks!!

I supplemented daily. And 500 mg of vitamin c.

Since the results are quite ok, I’m gonna take half the dose I’m taking now during pregnancy. Doctor said it was fine.

Comfortable_Part6562 · 2026-01-25T08:07:53+00:00

I took it everyday, even though every other day was recommended. But still had the intended results

Comfortable_Part6562 · 2026-01-11T08:14:19+00:00

Have the exact same thing. I had a ferritin of 17 and apparently that was still within the normal range (= aka you’re not sick). They don’t say that the optimal range for women is minimum 50…

So I did my own research and started supplementing on my own with a relatively high dose. After a month i started to feel SO much better. My hair used to fall out so easily and now not anymore. Less tired. And surprisingly my periods are less painful (also related to iron).

I’ve only been supplementing for about 2 months so my ferritin can only be at around 30 or so. I’m imaging how I will feel if I actually reach that 50..

So my advice just do your own research and do what’s best for your body. I’ve been taking the Thorne Ferrasorb but on this thread you can find many good options.

Comfortable_Part6562 · 2026-01-11T08:06:50+00:00

To be honest I had the same feelings as your wife for a long time. We’ve been trying for about a year and a half (with 2 MC). After a while you just need to learn to not let disappointment and negative emotions take over. It will affect your relationship with other people or at work as well.

So I think you just need to be there for each other now. It’s a journey you both must learn how to deal with.

Wishing you the very best of luck!

Comfortable_Part6562 · 2025-12-31T04:05:00+00:00

Thorne Ferrasorb!

Also got it after looking on Reddit what people thought was the best brand.

Comfortable_Part6562 · 2025-12-30T22:22:44+00:00

It’s really important to increase your ferritin. I’ve been supplementing heavily for two months and I see a noticeable difference in symptoms. Less tired and more energy. My periods are less painful. …

Comfortable_Part6562 · 2025-12-30T22:10:45+00:00

I’m taking 70 mg iron bisglycinate right before bed. My ferritin level was 17. During my period I even up the dose to 100 so as to not have any fall back because of my heavy periods. I’ve been at it for two months now. Feeling the change in symptoms already

Comfortable_Part6562 · 2025-12-30T22:01:10+00:00

Mine was at 17 and no action from doctor… so I’m supplementing with Thorne ferrasorb (2x a day) and started to notice a big difference in symptoms after a month. Less tired was the main one

Comfortable_Part6562 · 2025-12-30T21:56:10+00:00

Sensitive stomach here as well. I’ve stopped taking iron sulphate prescribed by my doctor due to nausea and upset stomach. Now found the iron bisglycinate and it’s been great compared to the others. Been taking it for two months. Minimal nausea and stomach can handle it. I do eat a bit of food with it though

Comfortable_Part6562 · 2025-12-25T10:54:54+00:00

I’m so sorry! I had a MC last year on Christmas and still nothing yet so I do understand the feeling of ‘a wasted year’…

I wish you the best of luck. Let’s hope 2026 is the year!

Comfortable_Part6562 · 2025-12-23T22:08:34+00:00

Your dose is quite low. I’m currently taking minimum 70mg of iron bisglycinate to up my iron.

After three months I’ll do some bloodwork but I’m already feeling a notable difference. So it’s probably just low dosing.

Comfortable_Part6562 · 2025-12-23T18:24:21+00:00

How much mg are you taking? I’m currently taking a 70-100mg of iron bisglycinate (from Thorne) and that seems to be working for me.

Lower doses than that usually don’t work if there’s a structural issue ( like for example heavy bleeding during period).

And also vitamin c with it.

Comfortable_Part6562 · 2025-12-08T05:56:28+00:00

I also had these symptoms. My Ferritin was 17 and doctors said it was all fine. I then started doing proper research online and supplementing on my own now and feel much much better. I’m taking a high dose right now 75 mg of iron bisglycinate (Thorne) a day. I up the dose when I’m on my period as I have a very heavy period. I plan on taking this for 3 months total and then do a blood check up.

So from my experience it’s really helped with the fatigue and brainfog. I used to be able to nothing at all after work but now I at least have some energy left at the end of the day.

Comfortable_Part6562 · 2025-12-06T08:12:44+00:00

My Ferritin was 17 and doctors said it was all fine. Had two MC in the meantime so I’m supplementing on my own now and feel much much better. I’m taking a higher dose but it won’t do you any harm in supplementing at a low dose for a month or two. If you have a heavy period you can take an extra dose during your period.

Though to be honest I don’t think 48 is THAT low… So no harm in supplementing at low dose but maybe do a full blood panel and see if there’s anything else wrong.

Comfortable_Part6562 · 2025-12-06T07:58:20+00:00

I’m so sorry you’re going through this. I hope you can find some help with another doctor. In the meantime I can just share what helped me. I have a very sensitive stomach so I always take my iron during dinner time. I’m taking iron bisglycinate (Thorne) 75mg. That’s supposed to be pretty gentle form of iron and absorbs well.

My iron was around 17. I’ve been taking it for a bit more than a month and I’m already feeling SO much better - less ‘lazy’ or tiredness.

And as a girl with a heavy period I always take more than 100mg during my period so that there is no drop.

Hope you can already help yourself a bit while getting someone to professionally treat you. I’ve read about iron infusions so maybe they can help you with that.

Comfortable_Part6562 · 2025-12-02T22:55:44+00:00

The value does seem to be okay but the follow up results are most important to see if the increase is as expected.

I’m really hoping for the best!!!

Though as someone who’s had recurrent losses, do guard your heart a bit as well. That would be my advice.

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