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Offline Meme3800

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« on: August 21, 2007, 04:56:13 PM »
Hi Everyone....... Andy

Here are some recent test results.  I don't know which ones to post so I'll just post all excluding reference range because labs are so different with ranges.

Hemo = hemoglobin


Hemo A1= 54.3
Hemo A2=  3.2
Hemo F=     0.3
Hemo S=  Positive

HEMO + PLT = DIFF

Wbc = 7.5
Rbc =  4.23
Hgb = 13.3
Hcv =  40.5
Mcv =  95.7  I think hard to read
Mch =  33.8
Mchc = 34.5
Rdw =  13.4
VitB12=  374
Folate =  9.1
Ferritin = 22
LD =   175

Haptoglobin =161
Free T4=  1.07
alt = 8
Iron = 69
T Bind Capacity = 373
%Saturation = 16
Rbc for Retic = 4.23
Retic % 0.9

URINALYSIS

Blood       Trace           abnormal
souamousepith = 10-25  abnormal
Rbc/hpc = 3.5    abnormal
Bacteria = rare

there are more but i tierd.  Andy and everyone else please jump in with comments or anything I'm open.


Thanks Meme
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Offline Andy Battaglia

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Re: Test Results
« Reply #1 on: August 22, 2007, 05:55:07 AM »
I don't see any evidence that beta thal trait is involved. In sickle beta thal, almost no Hemoglobin A is produced. Your iron levels are on the low side of normal and may require further investigation. A hemoglobin electrophoresis would be able to tell if anything other than sickle trait is involved.

Well, this brings us to the same question we often ask about thal trait. If there are no symptoms, why do so many carriers have such similar problems? Why is a sickle carrier having so many problems? Why is Meme having what sounds like lesser versions of sickle crises? And why when 40% of the red cells are sickled, should we think that won't cause any problems? Why are the books wrong when it comes to trait carriers of both thalassemia and sickle cell?

This becomes very frustrating for the patients because it is almost impossible to find a doctor that will believe your health problems are related to the hemoglobin disorder. When are the doctors going to compare notes and discover that other doctors have patients with the same set of circumstances and symptoms?

Meme, when you see the hematologist take some notes with you and tell the doctor all your symptoms. Don't leave anything out and ask the doctor if these are similar but less severe than what happens in sickle cell disease. You should also have the doctor give you a measurement of your spleen size.
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Kathy11

Re: Test Results
« Reply #2 on: August 22, 2007, 08:27:00 AM »
Hi everyone.
I sent some of my initial  blood tests result to a specialist
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Re: Test Results
« Reply #3 on: August 22, 2007, 08:43:46 AM »
Hi everyone.
I sent some of my initial blood tests result to a specialist on internet and he confirmed that I might possible have mild thal Intermedia.
Now, I need to convince my Gp to look a bit harder into my case and to take notice, since she already acknowledged that I was aneamic ,but didnt do anything.
Maybe then I could get the proper care that I badly needed. keep fingers and toes crossed  :rotfl :rotfl :rotfl
Kathy
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Re: Test Results
« Reply #4 on: August 22, 2007, 11:36:13 AM »
Hi Kathy,

I am really sorry to hear about your thal intermedia,but regardless of your problems,you have a great sense of humour  :biggrin

ZAINI.
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Kathy11

Re: Test Results
« Reply #5 on: August 22, 2007, 11:21:30 PM »
Hello Zaini.
Thank-you sweetie, A
laugh a day make the day brighter, despite of all my health problems, I consider myself to be a very lucky person,
I hope IP6 agrees with Zenab and help her.she deserve to be pain free .Little children were not made to have pain because they are pure and innocent ,My heart ache for all the children with thal.
they are so strong and they all gives me stregth and hope.
 :grouphug :grouphug :grouphug :grouphug :grouphug
Much love
 Kathy
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Re: Test Results
« Reply #6 on: August 24, 2007, 12:11:41 PM »
Thanx Kathy,

IP6 is working well for Zainab,Thanx to GOD.

TAKE CARE,

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Re: Test Results
« Reply #7 on: August 25, 2007, 03:51:49 AM »
Kathy,
     I'm glad you are trying once again to get a doctor to listen and figure out what is going on with you. It takes such persistence and emotional strength to keep going up against the medical system. You can only do it for so long and then you have to take a break. Good luck and I hope you find something out. love, Jean
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Kathy11

Re: Test Results
« Reply #8 on: August 25, 2007, 09:00:32 AM »
Thanks Jean :hugfriend
I'm giving it another try.
All the best my friend.
Much love
Kathy
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Offline Meme3800

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Re: Test Results
« Reply #9 on: August 27, 2007, 02:41:13 AM »
Hi All,.....Andy

I just got footnote/summary Test Result Page which states the following....

abnormal hemeglobin  with s seen.  I'm so confused I 'm  just leaving all this alone for a while.  I't overwhelming.


Thanks all   You too Andy...

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Re: Test Results
« Reply #10 on: August 27, 2007, 03:20:53 AM »
Hi Meme,

The footnote is vague. Whether it's meant if the S (sickle) is the only abnormal hemoglobin seen or if there is some other can't be told from that short note. It may be that only a DNA test will be able to determine if there is anything besides the sickle gene, that is a factor affecting your health. This should be brought up with the hematologist when you see him.
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Kathy11

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« Reply #11 on: October 04, 2007, 12:19:46 AM »
Hi Andy.
Could you Please give me your opinion on the following results
Iron 10 umol/L
Transferrin 2.3g/L
Saturation  0.17
Ferritin 96 ig/l

I would like to know because, yesterday I was told that, if, I continue to take IP6, I can render my body with a lower blood count it  was already, low prior to commenced IP6.
What do you think ??? ??? ??? ???
Kathy
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Offline Andy Battaglia

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Re: Test Results
« Reply #12 on: October 04, 2007, 01:56:31 AM »
Hi Kathy,

Can you check the iron readings again? The number seems off on a couple of them. The ferritin is in the normal range, but the iron and transferrin levels both seem off. umo/L is not any measurement I know.  Also, do you have any readings of TIBC or serum iron?

You should take IP6 between meals so it doesn't inhibit iron absorption from your food. If you are using it as an antioxidant and your iron is already low, you may want to look for other antioxidants, such as Vitamins C and E.
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Kathy11

Re: Test Results
« Reply #13 on: October 04, 2007, 03:06:05 AM »
Andy ,
That was the Iron studies (serum Plasma) result done two weeks ago the doctor thought it was low but didnt seems too concerned then ,as usual she brushed it off,

I dont undestand either. I knew it wasn't right because two of the tests result has an astric next to them.
Anyhow thank-you for the prompt reply.
I am taking IP6 to help me with my enlarged fatty liver and the possible iron overloading my system.
Its all too complicated for me.I'm trying to treat myself since the doctor ive seen doesnot seem to be much interested.
I was given a second blood pressure medication because she and I worries i might get a stroke.as my b/p was not going down.   At times, Its hard trying to hold on to life  :huh :huh :huh :huh
Kathy

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Re: Test Results
« Reply #14 on: October 04, 2007, 11:00:57 AM »
Hey Kathy,

I am sorry for what you are going through,i hope everything will turn fine for you, :getwell

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