Hi, yes I have had a number of bone marrow biopsies. All but one showed no iron stores. One showed normal iron stores but still showed dyserythropoiesis with dehaemaglobinisation.
I spoke to the haematologist today and he says I have a definite malabsorption problem. He also thinks I have small bowel telangectasia which is contributing to the problem. I am going for a pill cam and repeat attempt at iron infusion (in ICU, in case of anaphylaxis/steven johnsons syndrome....which I have had before). I have started B12 injections and will have these weekly for a while. He has also started me on B6 and folic acid. He also told me that I have to be compliant with the PPI that I was prescribed a few years ago and which I have been refusing to take.
I was found to have candidiasis of the oesophagus on gastroscopy and that is being treated with fluconazole. I was also found to have diffuse oesophagitis, Barretts oesophagus, mild chronic gastritis with multiple small erosions. Duodenum normal. Three hyperplastic adenomatous polyps removed from sigmoid colon, otherwise normal colonoscopy.
I asked for your input because, I was not confident in my doctor. But I have a new doctor and I feel much more confident and feel as if I can trust his judgement.
Thank you for you response.
Arach
Hi,
Was bone marrow biopsy or bone marrow aspiration test done?
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