-- Posted by mingming at 8:16 am on Sep. 19, 2008 when you got on meds or whatever to help you, did you feel noticably less tired in the beginning or did it take a while? -- Posted by FurryPanther at 8:19 am on Sep. 19, 2008 Iron deficiency anemia here. I take iron supplements to treat it, but that only does so much. FP -- Posted by Eos at 8:25 am on Sep. 19, 2008 It takes a while. The iron has to get into your bloodstream before taking effect.. Right? -- Posted by xxxskittlesxxx at 8:26 am on Sep. 19, 2008 it took a while for me. once the iron tablets kicked in i was feeling soooo much better, it took a few weeks though, -- Posted by FurryPanther at 9:08 am on Sep. 19, 2008 Quote: from Jenintendo at 9:25 am on Sep. 19, 2008 It takes a while. The iron has to get into your bloodstream before taking effect..   Right? That's only if your body doesn't have trouble absorbing iron... FP