Prenious Anemia

[retta301]

My mom has Prenious Anemia,  someone said the Procrit shot might be the way to go.  Could you advise.  She was actually told to go with Ferrlecit IV of 125mg.  
Thank you.

[crzydam333]

hello, i just got out of the hospital sunday, i had to have another blood transfusion. That was my fourth one, and they  finally told me that  i also was b12 and folic depleated.  i never knew that . from all the blood transfusions they never said why . I Knew  i felt real bad and couldnt breath, like  sumone had there knees  n my chest.   I dont take care of myself like i should but this scared me.... I have a lil girl and i take care of my mom and try 2 run  a salon.... plus take care of everyone except me.... can  i die  from this???  if  i dont  keep up with the shot... I hate shots...lol  please im  really scared

[Bill1954]

None of us are doctors in here; and I’m far from capable of providing expert advice. I believe while Procrit might provide temporary relief from anemia, it won’t resolve the root cause. This is an issue that should be thoroughly discussed with you’re mom’s doctor; if the doctor is unclear why he/she is prescribing a drug, have her elaborate until it’s understood.

I wish your mom and your family well—

Bill

[lalapple]

there might be a difference between pernicious anemia and hemolytic anemia which is what we are usually prescribed when the intereferon causes the rbc to lyse prematurely.  if your mother was adviced from a credible source, then maybe consider giving it a try.

good luck

[retta301]

Thank you. Yes her B12 is her problem. Her immune system is not absorbing the B12.  So she has been advised to get B12 shots monthly plus have the drug Ferrlecit administered by IV.  Of course everyone in the family has become a Doctor and are suggesting other methods.
Thank you for the website.

[Bill1954]

If you're referring ro pernicious anemia, I believe it's managed with folate (vitamin B-12).

http://www.medicinenet.com/pernicious_anemia/page6.htm