Showing posts with label red blood cells. Show all posts
Showing posts with label red blood cells. Show all posts

Chemo & Site Updates

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I went to my oncologist yesterday and after discussing my latest results with her I decided against chemo. Everything that came back was, for the most part, positive. So, I opted to live my life while continuing with my screenings. Hopefully these screenings along with exercise and healthful eating habits will keep my body in check.

During this visit I also had my blood drawn for various tests. Upon returning home yesterday evening I found out I was no longer anemic. To know I'll regain my energy during my continued healing process is a relief. Thanks so much for your support, well wishes and prayers. I look forward to getting back to commenting on everyone's blog very soon... without long interruptions.

As for Naquillity, I have been importing old posts from my last blog. Due to so many posts it will take some time to finish this process. Hopefully this won't clog your readers and you'll enjoy looking back through my archives. Have a great weekend~

microcytic, hypochromic anemia

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You may have noticed my long absence from blogging this past month and started wondering where I had gone. I've been seeing my family doctor. It all began when I had a simple blood test ran. I had wanted to know if my HDLs, LDLs & Triglycerides were good after some weeks of exercising & healthful eating. Turns out they were all normal. It was my Red Blood Cells that weren't doing so well. My hemoglobin wasn't manufacturing my red blood cells at a normal capacity. They're actually very small in size and lighter in color. When I went back to my doctor I found out that I have microcytic, hypochromic anemia. He put me on 300 mg iron pills so as to get my hemoglobin to produce my red blood cells normally again. I'm taking them twice a day right now but the doctor wants me to shoot for three times. So, after next week I hope to incorporate the third pill. I'll be taking a blood test each month to see if the iron is working as it should. Let's keep our fingers crossed.

I've also had a CT scan to make sure I didn't have something else going on. Luckily I have no cancer or obstructed bowels. But, I do have an ulcer needing to be checked. A doctor's appointment has been set up to see what can be done. I'll be having a scope run down my throat into my stomach after my throat is numbed, of course. I'll keep you posted on my progress.

In the mean time I'll continue my exercising & healthful eating. I've already lost 5 lbs. I've also lost some inches around my problem areas. Once I get myself to feeling healthy & strong I'll try to get back to my regular blogging. I miss everyone and hope you're doing well.
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