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Offline safford

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AZT induced anemia
« on: March 25, 2008, 04:34:29 pm »
Hi all--

I revently has a blood transfusion (2 weeks ago) for AZT related anemia.  Doctor took me off AZT and I feel goo.  The lab called and said my hemoglobin has inccreased only slighty and they recommend another transfusion.  Does anyone know how long it takes to restore a normal hemoglobin count?  Also, why would I feel so good if the hemoglobin is still below 80 ( not good)??

Thanks for any help you can give me.

--Paul
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Offline newt

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Re: AZT induced anemia
« Reply #1 on: March 25, 2008, 07:02:43 pm »
The normal range of haemoglobin is 11.5- to 16.5g for women, 13-18g for men per 100mL blood. Or 12 - 16 g/dL for women, 13 - 18 g/dL for men.

There are various haemoglobin ranges and types of readings -- which exactly is yours (including units please).

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Offline newt

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Re: AZT induced anemia
« Reply #2 on: March 25, 2008, 07:09:52 pm »
I expect your result is in g/L = 8 on the above scale.  This is still low. Another transfusion, and/or a discussion about whether a course of erythropoetin alfa (Procrit) to stimulate red blood cell production is in order.

Whether you decide to do either/both is up to you.

The change of treatment and time/some red meat/green veg etc, will slowly rebuild your haemoglobin levels.

You feel better because more haemoglobin = more oxygen to cells = more energy.

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Offline Winiroo

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Re: AZT induced anemia
« Reply #3 on: March 25, 2008, 07:12:46 pm »
Sorry couldn't tell you how long it took for my hemoglobin levels to get back to normal after AZT.

I'm sure it is different with everyone though.
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Offline BassMan

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Re: AZT induced anemia
« Reply #4 on: March 25, 2008, 07:31:04 pm »
When I was on AZT my haemoglobin went down to 7.5; I'm not sure on what scale that was measured, but I do know I felt like crap. Four weeks after coming off AZT it had gone up to 12.8 with no other specific treatment for anaemia, just a change of meds, and I felt back to normal.

Like Winiroo says though, everyone is different.

Carl
Manchester, UK
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Re: AZT induced anemia
« Reply #5 on: March 25, 2008, 09:16:26 pm »
When I was on AZT in the early 90's, my hemoglobin went down to 2. 

Matt gives the best advice on these things.  I'd heed to what he says.
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Offline cubbybear

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Re: AZT induced anemia
« Reply #6 on: March 28, 2008, 01:12:52 am »
Ditto what Matt said.  I had AZT related Anaemia (I actually had pancytopenia) and I needed two blood transfusions to boost my levels up, but it still took several months before my blood counts were all in the normal range again, that and being taken off that vile AZT.
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