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Post by bagaof4 on Oct 16, 2013 22:02:58 GMT -5
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Post by kennyk on Oct 16, 2013 23:09:24 GMT -5
I don't know crap about levels but love your spreadsheet!
Kenny
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Post by newanatomy on Oct 17, 2013 1:11:37 GMT -5
Kenny, there are blanks available. I can e-mail you one if you want, PM me.
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Post by chicarita on Oct 17, 2013 8:52:39 GMT -5
I'm not a labs expert but I'm questioning them too. There is something going on with your red blood cells.
Your mildly low hemoglobin and RBC would point to anemia, but could also be caused by deficiencies in copper, B vitamins, folate or iron. All of those seem ok though.
I'd be interested to hear what the vets say on this.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 17, 2013 9:06:45 GMT -5
While your D is in normal range, it won't hurt to get it up higher if you can. It can easily drop like a rock. And it's just better for us to stay above 80.
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Post by bagaof4 on Oct 17, 2013 9:24:09 GMT -5
Thanks for taking a look Chica and Liz.
Liz, I had upped it to 150,000/day for 3 months and am now at 100,000/day the last month. Maybe I should go back to 150,000? I really must malabsorb it. :/
I take it with my other vites. Could it help to take it away from everything?
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Post by Deleted on Oct 17, 2013 9:37:09 GMT -5
Try taking it away from everything first. It can't hurt to up it again....you just need to find your sweet spot.
Took some doing but I finally found mine. I had to use 100K a day for three months, then dropped to alternating between 50 & 100K. Now I am doing 50K every day but 100K on Sat and it's been sitting in the 110ish area since...test I got back the other day (PCP tested thyroid & D along with a pre-back surgery blood panel) and it was 112. I noticed that HIS lab has a range that is outdated so I "LOOK" higher on that lab than I really am. Your lab range is the new one, so ride it as close to the 100 as you can get. A bit over won't hurt if you can manage it.
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Post by RedSkittles on Oct 17, 2013 10:14:44 GMT -5
I have the same thoughts. I think everything looks lovely, but the CBC is a little weird. Is that MCV, MCHC etc info not available?
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Post by bagaof4 on Oct 17, 2013 10:16:29 GMT -5
I will call and ask for those. Thanks, Kayla.
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Post by bagaof4 on Oct 17, 2013 16:51:03 GMT -5
Here are the rest of the CBC results:
MCH : 31.6
MCV: 95.2
MCHC: 33.2
RDW: 13 .2
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Post by chicarita on Oct 17, 2013 23:10:42 GMT -5
Can you give your lab recommended ranges too?
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Post by bagaof4 on Oct 18, 2013 7:41:29 GMT -5
Here are the rest of the CBC results with the normal ranges from Kaiser: MCH : 31.6. 27-35 MCV: 95.2. 81-99 MCHC: 33.2. 32-37 RDW: 13 .2. 11.5-14.5 These seem fine, but wondering why Ferritin and iron level seem good, but RBC, HGB and HCT seem to be on the low side. They have usually been on the upper side Pre DS. Anything different I should be doing about this or is it nothing to worry about? Read more: weightlosssurgery.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=questions&action=display&thread=7638#ixzz2i4o9EwWH |
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Post by sheanie on Oct 18, 2013 23:32:03 GMT -5
It looks like you had iron infusions? That would explain what others are expressing concern over. If YOU are concerned, consult a hematologist, if you're not already seeing one.
My big question is this: How do you feel? Like a million bucks? If so, don't worry.
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Post by sheanie on Oct 18, 2013 23:32:43 GMT -5
Question: Why is this showing under the Sleeve heading?
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Post by bagaof4 on Oct 19, 2013 0:03:50 GMT -5
No. I have never had iron infusions. I have just been taking the 5 60mg of Vitalady's iron carbonyl daily for the past year with C and Copper. What makes it seem like I have? I do feel pretty good except for falling into a deep sleep when I sit down at the end of the day. Could just be tired. (Not sure how this ended up under Sleeve - thought I posted under Labs! /  |
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