Energy Drinks

I'm low in iron, but mw has said she'll give me the form for the tablets when I see her on monday. But I am soooo over being tired. I can easily have 3 catnaps a day!

Is it ok for me to have one energy drink such as V just once to help me get up and do something before I get the script from her?

And how long will it take for them to take effect? They are just the normal ones you on a script.

Thanks. I don't have a V here, so didn't know what the label would say.

So once I get script, hopefully I might be feeling better by end of the week......

What about trying coffee or coke? High doses of caffeine should definitely be avoided but from what I have read you are allowed to drink the equivalent of up to 3 cups of coffee per day. I usually only drink one cup of instant coffee in the morning during weekdays but on the weekends I don't drink coffee so if I feel like it I can have some coke. Hope you feel better soon!

V only has the same equivilent of caffine as a cup of instant coffee. I think its the guarana that is in the V that is the problem. It doesn't say to avoid for pregnant but reccommends limited amounts. I would goggle guarana and see what you think.

Energy drinks are bad for you anyways, I never drink them, so i imagine during pregnancy they would be a no no.

Edited by Sheza

Thanks for all the advice.
Yip I remember having to take it with vit c. I'll ask about spatone - is it a script or over the counter item?

I don't drink coffee often and don't think I could restrict myself to 1/3 of a can of V lol.

Mel when I spoke to her she wasn't near a fax machine so we just agreed I'd wait til Monday. Oh well only 1 day...I hope it kicks in fairly quickly!

Nefertiti - Spatone is a widely available item, I'd say you'd have more luck at a health shop though.

Try Health Post and do a search for Spatone, last time I was on there and bought some they had an awesome special with the 28 packs (so a months worth).

And just FYI, there is 37.1g of sugar in a 350ml bottle of V...

Edited by Pearls

it says on v that if you are a child, pregnant or lactating then v is not for you.they must mean it if they actually put it on the label.

i really miss my v..

I suspect as much Pearls. I personally wouldn't touch it when pregnant coz of all the chemicals and stuff in it, but I'm a bit naughty and do have the odd one now even tho I'm breastfeeding...