I've been battling anemia and low ferritin levels for several years, so I sympathize with your symptoms. Not sure what you are taking, but it does take your body a little time to adjust. I started out taking OTC slow-fe and it really did a number on my stomach. My doctor recommended Ferrochel which is a chelated iron and easily absorbed by the body, with little to no side effects. My brand is from Designs for Health which my doctor sells. A couple of things to remember. Caffeine, chocolate and tannins in tea will interfere with iron absorption, so if you can, try to limit consumption. Popping a vitamin C or taking the iron with OJ will help your body absorb it quicker and more fully. Iron supplements are constipating, so be careful. Good luck!

Iron. Here's something I've had experience with recently. There's so many things so many people do NOT know about iron. For instance: - Yes, cast iron pans give the food iron. But some things detract from the body absorbing the iron so it's equally important to not prevent the body from using what you're giving it, whether it's a supplement or from food or food preparation. - Eggs contain phosvitin and that inhibits the absorption of iron. So do other vitamins. So if you take iron supplements do not take them at the same time as other, such as a multi-vitamin. - Other items inhibit iron absorption: Calcium (so watch your milk, cheese and similar intake), tea, coffee, whole grains, excess fiber... and more. Your diet is important to the effectiveness of medications and supplements. - Vitamin C, however, HELPS the body absorb iron. So that's something that's good to take with the iron supplement. - Many iron supplements will cause your stool to turn black. Blood in the intestines can also, among other things. So know the difference. It can be quite a surprise if you're not aware of it. And when I first saw this after the blood-in-stool issues from before, it's a slap in the face waker-upper. (My GF and sister were about to call 911! LOL) - Medications can work with each other or against each other. DO YOUR RESEARCH! Doctors don't know everything, nor do they tell you everything.

Well, I went and sprinkled a bunch of it all over the plants, with the exception of the vegetable garden and my blueberries. It's the best I can do in this situation as you know. I'll let you know what happens.

You can look at Home Depot or Lowe's at what they have prices vary as to size ,height & how fancy they are, usually the really beautiful ones are custom by a wrought iron place. I had to get new side gate 2 yrs ago, bro & I made it out of wood, Built it extra strong with extra 2x4 across about 10 in. from bottom & the a 1x6 in wide board across the bottom of gate since someone had broken through other gate & this time they will break their back or foot trying to kick it in. Wood- can't see through it so more private, wind doesn't go through it & blow leaves into side yard, makes house seem bigger as gates or each side "extend" the house. Wrought iron, very attractive, wind blows through, cats & small critters can easily get through (not so with wood) of course cats, possum, rats & raccoons can go over or through either. If you don't care who might be watching you & like the open feel of wrought iron OK, it will eventually need painting black or brown makes it almost disappear & white or light colors make the fence or gates the big attraction & not the house. Wood gates are easier do it yourself project & I think mine is about 40 inches wide & cost around $150 & few hours to undercoat cut cedar & 2x4's & assemble with bolts & paint, hinges, lock hardware & attaching which was already there. Can be painted trim color or stained as desired. It's mostly matter of what you like given the info above. I also like to take trash out to trash bin in housecoat occasionally & that way no one sees me. May need to water something in garden or fill bird bath & more private for that.