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Hemoglobin drop -- 2 week blood work

Hemoglobin drop -- 2 week blood work

Hi Ya'll,

Hemoglobin went from 13.9 to 11.9 in 2 weeks.  Is that bad?  Should I start thinking about rescue drugs?  I know I could search archives but I'm too tired, sorry.

Also WBC went from 11 to 4.6.  Opinions, please.

Thanks,

KIttyface

BTW, haven't received 2 week VL test result yet but will keep those of you following the Alinia add on updated.
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Hi there,
labs still look good...both RBC & WBC...When are your next labs???
I don't think doc will think of rescue meds yet...probably not till you drop in the 10's on RBC...and in the 1's on WBC...
Good luck on VL..how long have you been on treatment.. I know you said Alinia and I don't know anything about that... I'm on pegasis/riva...starting 12th shot this Friday...
Best Wishes... Dorsey
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Seems like a normal drop to me. Many have a 2 to 3 point drop in Hgb in the first few weeks. This can make you feel anemic even when techinically your arent.

Your hgb should begin to level out, but may drop further up till about week 4.
The decline the should be slow and gradual.
Whites still look ok and this is also normal. Peg doing its stuff.  Whats your neuts?
This could bounce around a bit but also level out around weeks 4-6.

CS
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