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Not about the BRAIN----so I guess they still trying to figure that one out
Its my IRON----low and I was using that Black Strap Molasses--
So I have to go in and see what(which I already know) is to be done--
Thankfully my *lipids* were all reading fine----Am sure they would be better if I didnt cheat with the sweets but I am a Sweet-EATER CHEATER~~~~~
Anyone know Xactly what does the *intravenous* contain???
Sounds like a *dumb* question to ask ---I could go and Google but am sure it would make me a nervous wreck----
Anyway I know when I see GP he will Xplain it all--next step Hematologist-that he had told me last year---if the Iron level didnt go up~~~~
Perhaps thats why I am so fatigued all the time!!!
Thanks all--
luve Barbara
the fruit of the spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness and self-control
Intraveneous mean "thru the vein. Hope that helps - what where they referring to?
Hang in there!
Love ya,
Mars
"Let us rise up and be thankful, for if we didn't learn a lot today, at least we learned a little, and if we didn't learn a little, at least we didn't get sick, and if we got sick, at least we didn't die; so, let us all be thankful." -- Buddha
Yes, I know thru the veins but was wondering what Xactly runs into my veins to UP MY IRON level---
Like what is the mixture-----if it be just IRON--then I be walking WOMAN of STEEL--
How are U feeling Margie----and hows the rest of the family doing---
luve Barbara
PS. matter of fact I get myself crazy looking things up---- --but every now and again--I will do some searching--only way to really get a grip on the medical terminology--but I still like plain simple Xplanations--
the fruit of the spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness and self-control
You should not have to go to a specialist for Procrit, because it is even prescribed for home use. There is another brand called Epogen. The generic name of the product is Epoetin Alfa.
If you get an infusion by IV, the material used is usually either iron sucrose, or iron dextran, but I don't know if there are any other ingredients in those solutions.
Luve,
Galahad
It is suspected that some of the hardest material known to science can be found in the skulls of GI specialists who insist that diet has nothing to do with the treatment of microscopic colitis.
Barb,
Yes, Mom has anemia issues. However, they say her anemia goes along with a blood disease where your body makes too many blood platelets. It's kinda rare and the places I have found on the internet don't seem think it amounts to much........ but according to her doctor it can cause a lot of problems and if not treated it results in death much earlier. The average survival rate after diagnosis is about 15 years..... or so I read in one article. I can't tell you the name of it off the top of my head. I'd have to look it up. She takes the generic of Agrilyn to keep her platelets down.
Anyway, I asked her hematologist why her hemoglobin levels won't stay up (even taking iron and trying to eat better). He said it goes along with the disease. Typical MD answer. Guess they get tired of explaining things.
So, Barb, I kind of got off subject...sorry. She does see a specialist but because of the blood disease. I have no idea if the Procrit would do the same job for you as an intravenous infusion. Probably not because I'll bet your Dr. had a good reason for suggesting the intravenous infusion.
No harm in asking though.
Love, Shirley
When the eagles are silent, the parrots begin to jabber"
-- Winston Churchill
My ISP stopped responding last night, so I couldn't edit my post, above, but I wanted to add this:
Procrit works by stimulating the bone marrow to produce more red blood cells. This is certainly nothing like taking an iron supplement, which may be why your doctor told you that there is no way to get supplelmental iron by means of an injection. He may not think that this would be suitable for you.
Luve,
Galahad
It is suspected that some of the hardest material known to science can be found in the skulls of GI specialists who insist that diet has nothing to do with the treatment of microscopic colitis.
Thanks for that information, Tex. That's something I didn't know and hadn't thought to look up. It makes more sense to me now. Mom's RBC is always a little below the low parameters on the lab sheet. Dr. said that is normal for her disease. Her HGB varies quite a bit. When it's below 12 they will give her a Procrit shot.
Love, Shirley
When the eagles are silent, the parrots begin to jabber"
-- Winston Churchill
but I am a Sweet-EATER CHEATER~~~~~
--but every now and again--I will do some searching--only way to really get a grip on the medical terminology--but I still like plain simple Xplanations--
