What is Anemia

Anemia (or anaemia), which literally means "without blood," is a deficiency of red blood cells and/or hemoglobin. This results in a reduced ability of blood to transfer oxygen to t...

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Update of my Iron Def.
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Hi everyone,
I am writin to tell you that I have been to 4 out of my 5 iron infusions. They are pretty boring to be truthful! I am not having any adverse reactions to them and last week had one, yes 1 day that I felt really good - then it passed. I was told by one of the nurses in the Hema/Oncol treatment center where I have my IV's done, not to expect to feel better until after that fifth treatment! I thought I was going to be more exciting, but really my husand calls it my soy sauce, and he'd bring the Sushi... :) hee, hee. Really, it was not a big deal if anyone is going to have this or consider this treatment.

Then, I have a break of 2 months, then do my iron study again. In the meantime, I am going to schedule an appt w/a GI Dr. to get more info as to why I am not absorbing iron and get tested for Celiac. I will keep updating everyone as I know more - thanks!

Michelle
Posted on 09/19/09, 08:09 pm
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