Has anyone had really low levels of hemocrit and hemoglobin?
If so, what was the cause/outcome?
With blood work done for a 7 year checkup and by my GI a week later, my levels both time were:
Hemocrit: 24.4 and 23.1. Normal range is 38-49
Hemoglobin: 8.5 and 7.7. Normal range is 14 to 18
So I am being referred to a doctor to have an iron infusion. Ok, fine, no worries there.
What shocked the $^&#$^#$ out of me is that the doctor works at Piedmont Cancer Institute.
So now I am worried and looking for success stories.
Jeff,
It’s not unusual here in NC for iron infusions to be given in a cancer center. My wife has had many over the years. Her doctor is a hematologist and oncologist. Basically an infusion center for many needs. Don’t be too worried.
I was diagnosed with PSC 35 years ago. No transplant and doing fine. I did have a bonescan done recently in the mammography department . Felt weird being with all those women but don’t worry, I was not there to check my breasts.
Hi! I’ve always had periods of low hemoglobin for over 20 years. Its always been put down to having a j pouch and the psc! Lots of tests over the years but no problems detected otherwise. I used to have iron infusions monthly for about 3 years prior to my first tx in 2006 but now i have them every 6 months since my second tx in 2019. In between transplants i didn’t have many, it seemed to be ok. They are given in the department where many do have chemo and other infusions so i understand where you’re coming from but this seems to be where infusions take place… hope you feel better post treatment…
