Iron Deficiencies?

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I got my bloodwork back recently and it seems that I am slightly anemic. For

now, my Rheumy has put me on a multi-vitamin with iron. I've read the other

posts regarding iron deficiencies and having to have transfusions. Is this all

part of the RA process or is it the meds that are causing us all to become

anemic? This really frightens me as I have never in my life been anemic.

HELP!!.....

Doreen

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Hi Doreen.

 

    I always had great blood and no issues with it.  Since having been

diagnosed with RA, I have had 3 transfusions, and taken high Iron vitamins for a

year each time.  It is due to the RA and our immune system is taxed by it.  I

didn't know how run down my blood was.  I thought I was very tired due to the

RA.  I now pay close attention to how I am feeling.  I felt so much better

after each transfusion and taking the iron pills.  My doctors do monitor my

blood level to make sure I am not anemic again.

 

    Sorry you are having this problem.  It just gets frustrating when

something else is going on in our bodies.  I hope you feel better soon.

 

Hugs,

 

Barbara

From: Mimi <mimi212@...>

Subject: [ ] Iron Deficiencies?

Date: Wednesday, October 6, 2010, 8:13 AM

 

I got my bloodwork back recently and it seems that I am slightly anemic. For

now, my Rheumy has put me on a multi-vitamin with iron. I've read the other

posts regarding iron deficiencies and having to have transfusions. Is this all

part of the RA process or is it the meds that are causing us all to become

anemic? This really frightens me as I have never in my life been anemic.

HELP!!.....

Doreen