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TammySue62 · 02-06-2007, 12:51 AM

Im trying to take a poll here on How many people take a multi-vitamin

Helllllpppp Can some one sticky this or do a poll

Thanks Tammy

Nancy Lee · 02-06-2007, 02:03 AM

Poll has been added Tammy.

Jeff D. · 02-06-2007, 02:31 AM

I don't because I have not found one that I am happy about. All they do is make me feel like crap so I don't take them.

TammySue62 · 02-06-2007, 03:42 AM

Thanks Nancy. im guessing did you help me out on that. Or was it mikeyarmo because I pm him after I typed the post.

TAMMY

Mazen · 02-06-2007, 09:13 AM

I've been taking a multi everyday for the last 2 years, and I have to say it's making me feel better and stronger. Also I have less flus

KCMike · 02-06-2007, 03:33 PM

I've been taking them everyday since October with no side-effects. I've yet to catch a cold or the flu so far.

mikeyarmo · 02-06-2007, 03:39 PM

I used to, but currently do not. I may start again, but want to find an alternative to the brand name ones I had used in the past. I do not really know how effective they really are (supposedly they are chemical based and do not absorb well) so I will keep everyone updated if/when I find something else.

02-06-2007, 03:42 PM

No , I don`t. They make my stomach upset & don`t digest well

Jeff D. · 02-06-2007, 07:18 PM

Mike I am looking for the same thing. I used to poop out the multivitamins that I took so I don't take them anymore.

tonya_n_ky · 02-07-2007, 02:05 PM

I take Forvia. It's the best one I have found that absorbs well, ect. You can order it online at www.forvia.com. It's a little on the expensive side but it's specially made for crohns patients and it does the job. It has actually helped with the D too so may be worth trying if you are looking for a good one that works well.

02-07-2007, 02:14 PM

Nope, I don't, but I do take codliver oil with omega 3 and evening primrose.

Ruth

DanSJVDavis · 02-07-2007, 02:28 PM

I take a multi-vitamin when I remember or when my bowels will take 'em easily. I usually take the One a Day Active that has Ginseng, which does seem to help give me pep and it's an antioxidant. I tend to take some of the herbal energizers like Ginseng, guarana, and the like. I've got little vials of Chinese Ginseng and royal jelly that I take when I'm really dragged out. I still try to take vitamins even when I can't take the big multi-vitamins by buying some Flintstone's chewables. You don't have to worry about them getting stuck because they didn't digest all the way.

Mazen · 02-08-2007, 09:11 AM

For the last week I have been trying a new multi called Bion 3 which also contains probiotics. It's supposed to help especially when you are taking antibiotics (I was on a Cipro course). I can't say if it's helping yet, but my body seems to tolerate it well (but then I can also tolerate Centrum)

02-09-2007, 05:29 PM

Comment in regards to Forvia that Tonya mentioned: Don't get the chewables!!! They taste terrible!!!! Stick to the swallow ones, they are cheaper too.

I too take vitamins daily, I feel extra run down if I don't.

View Poll Results: How many here take a multi-vitamin?
Every day	11	64.71%
When I remember	1	5.88%
Never	5	29.41%
Voters: 17. You may not vote on this poll

02-06-2007, 12:51 AM	#1
TammySue62 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Ontario Canada Posts: 512	Yes Or No Im trying to take a poll here on How many people take a multi-vitamin Helllllpppp Can some one sticky this or do a poll Thanks Tammy

02-06-2007, 02:03 AM	#2
Nancy Lee Senior Moderator Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Windsor, Ontario Canada Posts: 1,709	Poll has been added Tammy. __________________ FaceBook- http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/pr...48&ref=profile YouTube- http://youtube.com/user/nancyleeould

02-06-2007, 02:31 AM	#3
Jeff D. Moderator Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Bama Posts: 4,751	I don't because I have not found one that I am happy about. All they do is make me feel like crap so I don't take them. __________________ Jeff remember to discern everything. http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?...00000686899395

02-06-2007, 03:42 AM	#4
TammySue62 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Ontario Canada Posts: 512	Yes Thanks Nancy. im guessing did you help me out on that. Or was it mikeyarmo because I pm him after I typed the post. TAMMY

02-06-2007, 09:13 AM	#5
Mazen Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Beirut, Lebanon Posts: 1,047	Everyday I've been taking a multi everyday for the last 2 years, and I have to say it's making me feel better and stronger. Also I have less flus

02-06-2007, 03:33 PM	#6
KCMike Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Kansas City area, USA Posts: 166	I've been taking them everyday since October with no side-effects. I've yet to catch a cold or the flu so far.

02-06-2007, 03:39 PM	#7
mikeyarmo Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Thornhill, Ontario, Canada Posts: 2,203	I used to, but currently do not. I may start again, but want to find an alternative to the brand name ones I had used in the past. I do not really know how effective they really are (supposedly they are chemical based and do not absorb well) so I will keep everyone updated if/when I find something else. __________________ Need some learning about your disease? Check out The Crohn's Forum Book Store for some great books about Inflammatory Bowel Disease. A portion of all purchases will raise money for the CCFC to help cure IBD, so get everyone you know to shop their today! Check out Powered by community to learn about 2 men and their quest to bike across Canada and raise money for the CCFC!

02-06-2007, 03:42 PM	#8
SoccerMom Guest Posts: n/a	No , I don`t. They make my stomach upset & don`t digest well

02-06-2007, 07:18 PM	#9
Jeff D. Moderator Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Bama Posts: 4,751	Mike I am looking for the same thing. I used to poop out the multivitamins that I took so I don't take them anymore. __________________ Jeff remember to discern everything. http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?...00000686899395

02-07-2007, 02:05 PM	#10
tonya_n_ky Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 269	I take Forvia. It's the best one I have found that absorbs well, ect. You can order it online at www.forvia.com. It's a little on the expensive side but it's specially made for crohns patients and it does the job. It has actually helped with the D too so may be worth trying if you are looking for a good one that works well. __________________ The miracle is this - the more we share, the more we have. Tonya

02-07-2007, 02:14 PM	#11
ruthymg Guest Posts: n/a	Nope, I don't, but I do take codliver oil with omega 3 and evening primrose. Ruth

02-07-2007, 02:28 PM	#12
DanSJVDavis Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Sunbury, Ohio Posts: 1,802	I take a multi-vitamin when I remember or when my bowels will take 'em easily. I usually take the One a Day Active that has Ginseng, which does seem to help give me pep and it's an antioxidant. I tend to take some of the herbal energizers like Ginseng, guarana, and the like. I've got little vials of Chinese Ginseng and royal jelly that I take when I'm really dragged out. I still try to take vitamins even when I can't take the big multi-vitamins by buying some Flintstone's chewables. You don't have to worry about them getting stuck because they didn't digest all the way. __________________ *22 or so years with the Crohn's monkey on my back, 4 surgeries, occasional joint and back issues, but still going strong* I Was A Middle Age Writer, my blog on my journey toward becoming a published novelist. Podunkville FX Pics Podunkville FX And here's my MySpace Profile: Dan Davis of Podunkville FX MySpace

02-08-2007, 09:11 AM	#13
Mazen Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Beirut, Lebanon Posts: 1,047	Bion 3 For the last week I have been trying a new multi called Bion 3 which also contains probiotics. It's supposed to help especially when you are taking antibiotics (I was on a Cipro course). I can't say if it's helping yet, but my body seems to tolerate it well (but then I can also tolerate Centrum)

02-09-2007, 05:29 PM	#14
kix66 Guest Posts: n/a	Comment in regards to Forvia that Tonya mentioned: Don't get the chewables!!! They taste terrible!!!! Stick to the swallow ones, they are cheaper too. I too take vitamins daily, I feel extra run down if I don't.