What's the lowest Hemoglobin level before transfusion??

[B-bunch]

How low can ones hemoglobin go before a transfusion is necessary?

[Bovary73]

I was in the low 7 and 8 throughout tx and had about 13-15 transfusions 2 units per time. I think it's sad to read some of the posts in here, warning about bt. It is a matter of focusing on the treatment and trying to go through it without to much trouble. It was always a great feeling after getting the bt and I couldn't have done it without them. Here in Norway, were I treated, my doctor did not want to give any procrit/epo (that's a looong story).
The short version, and what I came at ease with - is that we have to trust that they now check the blood very carefully. It's sad to know that some of us got hcv from bt, but I believe we are much more save these days.
What can be problematic with the bt's is that we develop antibodies..but no danger.

I'm truly happy that I did wat I did - and am still UND 5 months post tx.
And I don't have any problems related to the bt's - not that I'm aware of. Couldn't have done it without..

Good luck - make your tx journey as comfortable as possible. It's hard enough as it is.

[WSHAIKH]

I just read your comments. I am sorry to hear about you mom but hoping she is doing better now. You should do whatever doctor tells you to do. Please don't take a chance. Low hemoglobin is a serious business and you should not take it lightly.

I would also suggest that while continue to follow the instructions of doctor, try
some alternative treatments which may eliminate the root cause of Anemia.

[mikandbree]

Hi Yes I have been ibn the low 7's I have 3 blood transfusions. Has anyone with low HB experienced memory loss?

[Samantha4080]

I have been dizzy, nausea headaches racing heart fear of fainting tired etc and found out today my hemoglobin is 7.3. My doctor ordered a 2pint transfusion and I will get that on Sunday. They hope the 2 pints will get me up to the 9 area for my hemoglobin level and then I'll be on a high dosage of iron and hopefully no more transfusions.

[sekaiend]

The lowest hemoglobin before a transfusion is normally 8, but it depends on the doctor. My hemoglobin got down to 6.6 a couple months ago, and I received two units of blood. I was terrified at first, but honestly, it wasn't that bad at all. I think the most irritating thing for me was going to the bathroom with the huge IV pole, and the amount of time it took. I was in the hospital for 12 hours. Sad thing is, I'm only 19. They tested my thyroid, and it was hypo. The hormones caused me to have a three month long period, bleeding through a tampon, pad, underwear, and pants every hour. My doctor wouldn't do anything about it, other than put me on the pill or have me take provera. Neither of them did anything. When I went to get my labs drawn before my tonsillectomy, they wouldn't take them out. They referred me to a hematologist immediately. I got my transfusion the same day. I'm very happy I got the transfusion. I have so much more energy than before and feel so much better.

[lisams901]

I have to agree. I was rushed to the hospital last week with a hemoglobin count of barely 3. I was told it was the lowest they had ever seen. I am not a weak person and I was able to function with levels around 6/7 for weeks.

However once I got down to the 3, I could not stand without blacking out. Not sure if I actually fainted, however it was how I would describe a blackout, everything just turned black.

I can not imagine a doctor allowing her to be at home with a 3. I was not allowed to leave the hospital until I received enough blood to get to an 8.