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Anemia-

kathy5854
kathy5854
As I expected, I have anemia. Doctor is lowering my dose of ribavirin to 600mg a day. After my numbers improve and I get towards the end of treatment, he'll boost the meds back up. Half way there!!

RBC 3.5
Hemoglobin 10.8
Hematocrit 33.3
MCV 101.8
DS4me
DS4me
Good to see your update. What week of treatment are you in? I am finally feeling a little better, not as winded. Still tired a lot but looking forward to seeing my 8 week labs.
CassyKate
CassyKate
Good updates~ I dont get so nervous when I hear "600 mgs", but when I hear people say they were dropped to 400 mgs, then I do worry!
Anemia can really cause heart problems, so all in Tx, with anemia need to take it very slow. I know it's hard...I had to stop riding my bike for the 28 weeks of my Tx, and yeah.. I looked rly old and saggy for a bit there, but I am getting it all back, and so will you! The main focus now is on completing yr Treatments...and as little strain on the heart as possible!
The Procrit was no fun at all..it made the large bones in my body ache badly, even my skull :(
kathy5854
kathy5854
I'm now on week 7, adjusting to the anemia. I'm really looking forward to getting back to exercise- I too am feeling old and saggy. No color in my face either. I now have a new rhythm to life. Completing tx is not a problem.
Another lab this week to see if any blood levels have changed. Onward and upward!