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What's the lowest Hemoglobin level before transfusion??
How low can ones hemoglobin go before a transfusion is necessary?
Bet you have Kaiser. If you do... start demanding early. You don't want to get under 7.0. I texted a close associate who works in the ER at a large University Hospital in California. The current policy is 7.0 in that ER.
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hi koaster, sorry to hear about your challenge.
i had your situation recently. current policy is apparently not to transfer below hb of 7. however, i recently got one with something slightly above 7. i went to the ER, said that i came for my transfusion and that they had told me to come when i wasn't feeling well. understand that these policies are somewhat flexible. i have repeatedly gotten good unusual deals in the ER because i was able to project a certain confidence about my case (and i wasn't a pain in the neck, i guess :)).
try going there in a good frame of mind (i.e. mood) and use the terminology they use (for example here in germany i'd say: i've come to get 'two EKs' because that's what they call the transfusions here and that would be the typical amount.) even tell them, that you know it's ususally 7 these days but you have a pretty good radar when you need them.
from the sound of your message, though, i feel that it's more important for you to come to terms with the psychological challenges of your condition. two packs of packed cells don't make that much of a difference - personally, i always told myself & others that i respect pain but that this little bit of weakness is nothing. but in whatever way you do it, take it on, i'd say because there is going to be a lot more challenges like that coming our way. this is just the warm up... :)
good luck!
i had your situation recently. current policy is apparently not to transfer below hb of 7. however, i recently got one with something slightly above 7. i went to the ER, said that i came for my transfusion and that they had told me to come when i wasn't feeling well. understand that these policies are somewhat flexible. i have repeatedly gotten good unusual deals in the ER because i was able to project a certain confidence about my case (and i wasn't a pain in the neck, i guess :)).
try going there in a good frame of mind (i.e. mood) and use the terminology they use (for example here in germany i'd say: i've come to get 'two EKs' because that's what they call the transfusions here and that would be the typical amount.) even tell them, that you know it's ususally 7 these days but you have a pretty good radar when you need them.
from the sound of your message, though, i feel that it's more important for you to come to terms with the psychological challenges of your condition. two packs of packed cells don't make that much of a difference - personally, i always told myself & others that i respect pain but that this little bit of weakness is nothing. but in whatever way you do it, take it on, i'd say because there is going to be a lot more challenges like that coming our way. this is just the warm up... :)
good luck!
I have severe iron diff anemia! My hgb is 7.6. I had a blood transfusion a year and a half ago when my hgb was 6.5. I haven't had any treatment since my transfusion! I feel horrible and drained all the time! I had to go to the ER over the weekend for severe back pain and my anemia. I was hoping that I could get a blood transfusion as well! They said that I wasn't low enough at 7.6! I am so frustrated and depressed! Any suggestions from anyone?
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Hi you should look into getting iron infusions which is getting iron in your vein through an iv for 1-4 hrs. I have the same severe anemia due to extremely heavy periods and i get iron infusions (Venofer brand) every few months. They are life changing and are less concerning than getting blood transfusions (which I have also had at 7.1). You feel some effects within days and you gain more energy each week. You should also seek to find the cause of your anemia if you don't already know. If you are female and your anemia is related to your menstrual cycle as mine is you can also try birth control pills. I have just started with the pills so I cannot comment on their effectiveness but many have told me that they decrease bloodflow and pain which should help with iron deficient anemia due to menstruation. I hope this helps and good luck to you.
i don't understand what 'take blood for sister's nerve' could possibly refer to, nor what 'too difficult to identify nerve' could mean. however, hb 6.7 means that she should find a way to get transfusions now.
it is really important to find out why her hb is so low. if there is no obvious reason, like the side effect of hcv medication (esp ribavirin), the hospital should try to find out, for example, by checking for internal bleeding etc. you can do something yourself, though, and that is to find out how quickly the hb has been falling to where it is now. if you can find records of previous bloodwork, let's say 2-3 months ago and the hb was at 8 then it looks like it's falling really slow and there is no need to panic. if it was a week ago at 14, however, you should look for immediate hospitalization. i'm telling you this because hospitals tend to neglect this back-check in my experience, even here in germany.
good luck and let us know if there is anything that you don't understand.
it is really important to find out why her hb is so low. if there is no obvious reason, like the side effect of hcv medication (esp ribavirin), the hospital should try to find out, for example, by checking for internal bleeding etc. you can do something yourself, though, and that is to find out how quickly the hb has been falling to where it is now. if you can find records of previous bloodwork, let's say 2-3 months ago and the hb was at 8 then it looks like it's falling really slow and there is no need to panic. if it was a week ago at 14, however, you should look for immediate hospitalization. i'm telling you this because hospitals tend to neglect this back-check in my experience, even here in germany.
good luck and let us know if there is anything that you don't understand.
Do you know why your sister has a low Hb? Does she have Hepatitis C?
Is she on Hepatitis C treatment?
Is she on Hepatitis C treatment?
My sister ve only 6.7 Hb level , but she have Type 1 Diabetes also when nurse try to take blood for sister's nerve its too difficult to identify nerve so anybody please help me its little bit urgent ***@****
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