Yes, iron-related anemia is actually quite common with myeloma. A hemoglobin level of 7 is indeed very low, so it's great that your doctor is acting quickly with IV iron treatment!
Anemia can develop with myeloma for a few reasons:
- Myeloma cells crowding out the bone marrow, leaving less room for healthy red blood cells Show Full Answer
Yes, iron-related anemia is actually quite common with myeloma. A hemoglobin level of 7 is indeed very low, so it's great that your doctor is acting quickly with IV iron treatment!
Anemia can develop with myeloma for a few reasons:
- Myeloma cells crowding out the bone marrow, leaving less room for healthy red blood cells to grow
- Treatment side effects affecting red blood cell production
- Nutritional deficiencies, including low iron, folate, or B12 Other MyMyelomaTeam members have shared similar experiences. One member shared that after receiving six iron infusions, their shortness of breath and chest pain improved significantly, even though their iron levels remained low. Another member noted that anemia has been their constant side effect throughout their myeloma journey.
The good news is that anemia often improves once myeloma treatment starts working, as the abnormal plasma cells begin to die off and space opens up in the bone marrow for healthy red blood cells to grow.
Make sure to keep your care team updated on how you're feeling during and after the IV iron treatment!
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