Guest guest Posted December 16, 2008 Report Share Posted December 16, 2008 Good morning all. I am finding this formum very helpful and I am slowly working my way through all my questions and concerns. I have got a new one now for the more technical minded of you. Before I was diagnosed with Hypothyroidism, I was told I had Macrocytosis. This means abnormally large red blood cells. (sounds frightening, doesn't it?) Anyway, this is common in alcoholics and I assure you I am not. One glass of wine and I'm anybody's! (It is embarassing when I am out sipping diet coke like it is going out of fashion while everyone else is knocking wine back by the bottle!) It is also common in anaemics which again I am not. I was tested for B12 deficiency but was not deficient. My Doctor was baffled and said he did not know why this was and he would check to see if I needed to be referred for a bone marrow biopsy. Would you believe he gave me a bible and a booklet called 'The five steps to get into heaven'. (I went home and cried as I thought I was on the way out.)I am ashamed to say I did not follow this up as I am terrified of needles and could not bear the thought of having a needle stuck through my chest. Its bad enough seeing the vampires for my thyroid tests and they ALWAYS mess up my arm as they can't find my veins. I wondered if there was any connection here with hypothyroidism. Any answers (in simple English!) gratefully received. Thanks in anticipation. Gillian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 16, 2008 Report Share Posted December 16, 2008 //he gave me a bible and a booklet called 'The five steps to get into heaven'.\\ Did you read it hon? Good book, didn't know it was available on the NHS not a typical Christian thing to do really, he probably picked a bad time for evangelism. Now have you had your test? I hate needles too, but sometimes needs must unless he can find something else. There is a possiblity that if you take folic acid/have high folic acid it can mask symptoms of B12 deficiency. Also lung/breathing problems can cause enlarged red blood cells. However, I know the others are much more informed than I so I shall say, God bless, don't worry, and onwards and upwards lotsa luv Dawnx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 16, 2008 Report Share Posted December 16, 2008 No I didn’t read the book. Hubby insisted I put it in the bin. I was very disturbed by this at the time and it made me change practices because I felt The Doc was fobbing me off with religion. I have an appointment tomorrow at my New practice which I haven’t been at long. I will raise the issue of macrocytosis again and see what this one says. Thanks for your input. Gillian PS: I don’t take folic acid either and as far as I am aware I don’t have lung problems. It is all very puzzling. From: thyroid treatment [mailto:thyroid treatment ] On Behalf Of blondiethefirstuk Sent: 16 December 2008 11:34 thyroid treatment Subject: Re: Macrocytosis? //he gave me a bible and a booklet called 'The five steps to get into heaven'.\\ Did you read it hon? Good book, didn't know it was available on the NHS not a typical Christian thing to do really, he probably picked a bad time for evangelism. Now have you had your test? I hate needles too, but sometimes needs must unless he can find something else. There is a possiblity that if you take folic acid/have high folic acid it can mask symptoms of B12 deficiency. Also lung/breathing problems can cause enlarged red blood cells. However, I know the others are much more informed than I so I shall say, God bless, don't worry, and onwards and upwards lotsa luv Dawnx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 16, 2008 Report Share Posted December 16, 2008 Gillian, While there are a number of very serious causes of this, one of the more common causes is hypothyroidism. Consequently, I suspect all you need is to get your thyroid meds at the right dosage. Chuck > .... Before I was > diagnosed with Hypothyroidism, I was told I had Macrocytosis. This > means abnormally large red blood cells. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 16, 2008 Report Share Posted December 16, 2008  Hi Gillian/Chuck Intresting that you (Chuck) say there is a link with hypoT with this as I didnt know this. nearly 20 years ago I was told I had macrocytosis and eventually this was put down to glandular fever or a similar virulent virus - (just another time when the GP let me down by failing to find this and just giving me repeated doses of antibiotics!). Could this be the cause Gillian and have you had it rechecked to see if its normal again? Your posts have me wondering about whether this was the time I started with hypothyroidism? Id be grateful for more info on this link Chuck. thanks, Gill While there are a number of very serious causes of this, one of the more common causes is hypothyroidism. Consequently, I suspect all you need is to get your thyroid meds at the right dosage. Recent Activity 12 New Members 9 New FilesVisit Your Group Health Memory Loss Are you at risk for Alzheimers? Search Ads Get new customers. List your web site in Search. Share Photos Put your favorite photos and more online. .. Internal Virus Database is out-of-date.Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.516 / Virus Database: 269.17.6/1192 - Release Date: 21/12/07 13:17 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 16, 2008 Report Share Posted December 16, 2008 Here is an explanation http://www.patient.co.uk/showdoc/40001000/ Chris > > > > > Hi Gillian/Chuck > > Intresting that you (Chuck) say there is a link with hypoT with this as I didnt know this. nearly 20 years ago I was told I had macrocytosis and eventually this was put down to glandular fever or a similar virulent virus - (just another time when the GP let me down by failing to find this and just giving me repeated doses of antibiotics!). Could this be the cause Gillian and have you had it rechecked to see if its normal again? Your posts have me wondering about whether this was the time I started with hypothyroidism? > Id be grateful for more info on this link Chuck. [Edit Abbrev Mod] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 16, 2008 Report Share Posted December 16, 2008 GILL, You wrote: > ... Id be grateful for more info on this link Chuck. I'm not sure which link you mean, but here are some articles that link hypoT to macrocytosis: http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/203858-overview http://enotes.tripod.com/anemia-macrocytic.htm http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m2459/is_n4_v25/ai_18591345 According to the second one, only 2% of macrocytosis cases are caused by hypoT, but the last study found 15 out of 124. In both, more than quadruple that many had unknown causes. Chuck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 16, 2008 Report Share Posted December 16, 2008 Cheers Chris. Gill Here is an explanationhttp://www.patient.co.uk/showdoc/40001000/Chris .. Internal Virus Database is out-of-date.Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.516 / Virus Database: 269.17.6/1192 - Release Date: 21/12/07 13:17 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 17, 2008 Report Share Posted December 17, 2008 Cheers Chuck Gill I'm not sure which link you mean, but here are some articles that link hypoT to macrocytosis: .. Internal Virus Database is out-of-date.Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.516 / Virus Database: 269.17.6/1192 - Release Date: 21/12/07 13:17 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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