Guest guest Posted February 17, 2009 Report Share Posted February 17, 2009 Ask for therapeutic phlebotomy. It's is effectively blood donation to lower the red blood cells. Brad > > About a year ago I had my annual tests by my urologist and was told I > was just about at the limit for either producing too much blood or > cells, or my blood was too thick. I don't remember exactly what the > numbers were. Anyhow I am up for the test again in the next few weeks. > He had told me at the time if my levels were any higher (blood) that > he would take me off the testim. As we know this is the last thing I > want. My question is how can I control those levels or lower them > before the test. Thanks again for everyones help. Ody > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 17, 2009 Report Share Posted February 17, 2009 Thanks Brad. That seems to make good sense. Wish I could remember the medical terms for what the doc had said, but i think you have a handle on what I meant. Ody > > > > About a year ago I had my annual tests by my urologist and was told I > > was just about at the limit for either producing too much blood or > > cells, or my blood was too thick. I don't remember exactly what the > > numbers were. Anyhow I am up for the test again in the next few weeks. > > He had told me at the time if my levels were any higher (blood) that > > he would take me off the testim. As we know this is the last thing I > > want. My question is how can I control those levels or lower them > > before the test. Thanks again for everyones help. Ody > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 17, 2009 Report Share Posted February 17, 2009 I had the same problem. My arthrisis doctor always complained about my blood being to thick, I also beleive it lead to me having heart stents. My doctor swithced me from gels to shots and my blood went back to normal. Arthristis doctor said what ever you did keep it up. Jack > > About a year ago I had my annual tests by my urologist and was told I > was just about at the limit for either producing too much blood or > cells, or my blood was too thick. I don't remember exactly what the > numbers were. Anyhow I am up for the test again in the next few weeks. > He had told me at the time if my levels were any higher (blood) that > he would take me off the testim. As we know this is the last thing I > want. My question is how can I control those levels or lower them > before the test. Thanks again for everyones help. Ody > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 17, 2009 Report Share Posted February 17, 2009 probably polycythemia brad > > > > > > About a year ago I had my annual tests by my urologist and was > told I > > > was just about at the limit for either producing too much blood > or > > > cells, or my blood was too thick. I don't remember exactly what > the > > > numbers were. Anyhow I am up for the test again in the next few > weeks. > > > He had told me at the time if my levels were any higher (blood) > that > > > he would take me off the testim. As we know this is the last > thing I > > > want. My question is how can I control those levels or lower > them > > > before the test. Thanks again for everyones help. Ody > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 19, 2009 Report Share Posted February 19, 2009 Donate blood to the Red cross every 2 months. They want the extra red blood cells you need to get rid of. > > About a year ago I had my annual tests by my urologist and was told I > was just about at the limit for either producing too much blood or > cells, or my blood was too thick. I don't remember exactly what the > numbers were. Anyhow I am up for the test again in the next few weeks. > He had told me at the time if my levels were any higher (blood) that > he would take me off the testim. As we know this is the last thing I > want. My question is how can I control those levels or lower them > before the test. Thanks again for everyones help. Ody > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 23, 2009 Report Share Posted February 23, 2009 http://www.jigsawhealth.com/articles/thick-blood-causes.htmlThick Blood: Common Causes Print Page Send a Link Certain ethnic races (particularly Caucasian) may have a genetic predisposition towards thick blood. Defects in the coagulation genes adversely affect the capability of the body to turn off the switch that activates the clotting process. These defects may also affect the body's ability to clean up the fibrin deposits formed as a result of the clotting process.1 Thick blood may also be caused by the presence of harmful pathogens such as fungi, viruses, bacteria, and parasites. These pathogens can actually activate a coagulation response in the body as a way to avoid being attacked by the body's immune system.1 Soluble fibrin monomer (SFM), a clotting agent, lines the capillaries with fibrin making it impossible to transfer oxygen and nutrients to body tissues. A lack of oxygen and nutrients then creates an ideal environment for these pathogens to survive and cause illness. The blood must first be thinned to expose the pathogens before they can be eradicated. Heavy metal toxicity or exposure to environmental toxins can also activate unusual production levels of soluble fibrin monomer (SFM). Stress and trauma have also been known to cause thick blood. Additional Information about Thick Blood Thick Blood OverviewCommon symptoms of thick blood Help me choose a natural and alternative treatment for thick blood Dietary and lifestyle recommendations that may help in the treatment of thick blood Conventional or prescription medications used in the treatment of thick bloodCited Sources and Additional Reading for thick blood Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 16, 2010 Report Share Posted August 16, 2010 Great post Barb this should help. Co-Moderator Phil > From: Barb <baba@...> > Subject: Thick Blood > > Date: Monday, August 16, 2010, 3:17 PM > First caveat, I am not a doctor, but > have read/studied this when I myself was sent to a > hematologist when my labs showed the condition. > > Red Blood Cells (RBC) need the following to be > synthesized: iron, B12, folate, optimal body temp > (close to 98.6, meaning thyroid has to be working), and the > hormone erythropoietin. If anything is lacking, you > cannot get erythrocytosis (mild elevation) or polycythemia > vera (true disease state). > > Testosterone, hydrocortisone, and thyroid are all known to > affect the making of RBC. Usually, any one of these > components in excess can cause erythrocytosis. You > lower it, the thick blood goes down. > > One of ' docs said to stop the iron. But iron > doesn't cause thick blood. Every single one of you had iron > in your blood before you started the testosterone, but for > some, it only became thick after you started TRT. So > the obvious culprit is the TRT, not the iron. > > Hereditary hemochromatosis (HH) is a genetic, inherited > disease where the body loads too much iron. You do not > " get " this from TRT. However, too much iron in your > blood can damage your organs, so periodic bloodletting is > standard practice for anyone with HH. > > If you do NOT have HH and you donate blood all the time > (more than twice a year), you risk depleting your iron > stores (ferritin) in an attempt to control your thick > blood. This leads to other problems like anemia and > fatigue and will lower your thyroid function. > > So the wise thing to do is control the thick blood by > getting TRT, cortisol, and thyroid levels optimal (not too > high, not too low), not to donate blood all the time. > Easier said than done. > > I hope this makes it a little clearer for everyone. > > Barb > > > > > > ------------------------------------ > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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