When they arrived at Menotomy around 3:00 A.M., Smith learned that his advance was no longer a secret. He ordered Pitcairn ahead with 6 light companies to secure the bridges at Concord. The town of Lexington was a small crossroads community of 750 people. The British forces were prepared to face 500 militia. At first, there was about 170 militiamen that responded to the initial call to arms.
â¢ If you experience any side effects, inform staff immediately/ ring your bell. After the iron infusion Sometimes side effects can start one to two days after the infusion and include headache, mild fever, joint and muscle aches. These generally settle down by themselves over the next few days. They are more common with âtotal doseâ infusions of iron polymaltose. If you are worried or side effects are interfering with your daily activities contact your doctor for advice. If you have chest pain, difficulty breathing, dizziness or neck/mouth swelling SEEK URGENT MEDICAL ATTENTION / CALL AN AMBULANCE (000). Iron tablets should be stopped for a week after an iron infusion because the iron in them will not be absorbed by the body.
What are the side effects of oral iron supplements? Oral iron supplements can cause the following side effects: Dark stools; Upset stomach; Constipation (you may need to take a stool softener) Heartburn; How long will I have to take an oral iron supplement? Your doctor will let you know how long you will have to take the iron supplement. Usually, after your hemoglobin and iron levels are back to normal, you will continue to take the iron supplement for another six months.