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Went to the DRs and he said something in my blood work didnt come out right and he wanted to take it over ...so he did...then called me and said he wanted to go to a hematology...Now im worried b/c I've been really sick. Anyways I get the app. paper in the mail it says Oncology and Hematology now im sick to my stomach.I've been back and forth to the hospital b/c of pain....they said almost 3 weeks ago i have kindey stones...I still have pain on that side so i guess its still there ...Im as white as a sheet....Im sooo depressed.
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I'm so sorry you're depressed on top of all your other problems right now. Try not to worry too much until you get the 2nd results from your blood work. Easier said than done I know. Pain can cause you to be sick to your stomach if it's very severe. Please keep us updated. It might help to know you are not alone! Good luck.
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The only possible reason why your MD may want to send you to a hematologist is because you may be anemic due to the lupus. Anemia is common among lupus patients. Hematologists and Oncologists are usually one in the same doctor. For some reason they train for both specialties.
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I see a Hemi too. I'm anemic. Your levels are probably low. I can't take straight iron but I do take a multi vitamin with iron. I try to eat healthy but with so many different problems I have it seems one contradicts the other. I actually just stated this shot anaswar(sp)( this helps my bone marrow produce red blood cells) I'm going to go every 4-6 weeks to see if this helps until they figure out what the heck is going on with the kidneys. I think I need a nutritionist too.
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