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Transfusion Question
Does anyone know if blood is tested for light chains in transfusions?
My husband spends 3 hours every 2-3 weeks donating platelets for patients. He started giving blood when my son was born and needed 2 open heart surgeries. That was 34 years ago. Red Cross did tell… read more
Does Anyone Feel Wiped Out After A Blood Transfusion, Whether It’s Platelets Or Red Blood?
Everyone tells me I should feel great after a red blood transfusion. I feel wiped out and depressed sad. Even after a platelet transfusion I feel terrible. I feel exhausted.
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Has Anyone Here Needed A Blood Transfusion During The Days Immediately Following Your SCT Ie. Day +10?
Brother is at Day+10 post SCT and received a blood transfusion today. He also had platelets given the last two days.
WBC's up to 00.5 from yesterdays 0.01
HCT (red blood cell volume) down to 20.6 from yesterdays 23.
Platelets up from 7 and 7 past two days to 14 today.
My husband had platelets and blood transfusions while in the hospital after his SCT. Now two years later he still needs a blood transfusion and platelets transfusion at times. He is worse now than… read more
I Am On No Treatments For MM However I Have Lab Tests Done Every 6 To 8 Weeks. If My Hemoglobin Level Is Below 7 My Primary Care Dr Orders
He orders transfusions. Usually when I go for the tests it is at 6.1 to 5.5 and I am super weak plus needing oxygen to function. I do not have an oncologist, he dismissed me as untreatable. Is there anyone else on here who is going this route?? How many times can I have trasfusions??
My latest
lab has my HBG up to 11 best its been for 2 years, this is nice but I function quite ok at 9.7.
+33 Days After SCT And Hemoglobin Drop In To 67g/L?
Had no bloody diarrhea or bleeding from anywhere. Had anyone experienced such a drop of the HGB in this period after SCT? My platelets are good. Got traditional neusea and diarrhea /definitely not severe/ after I came home. But I have no power and I'm very sleepy. Doctors will check for hidden GI bleeding and I'm going to hospital for blood transfusion tomorrow.
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I Am Off Medication .as It Was Causing Anemia. Have Had Blood Transfusion And Am Getting Injections For Anemia
I am off medication. As I was diagnosed with anemia. Have had blood transfusion. I will also get 6 injection 18 weeks.has anyone else had this
It sounds like you're managing anemia related to multiple myeloma. Here are some key points about your current treatments:
Blood Transfusion
- Purpose: Blood transfusions replace blood components in… read more
Anemia After SCT?
My transplant was on April 5th, I was discharged with hemoglobin 100g/L and gradually increasing indicators. After day +33, the hemoglobin started to drop and I had to go in for a blood transfusion. Another 10 days later, the hemoglobin had dropped again and I went in for a transfusion again. This time the platelets were also starting to going down. After three blood transfusions, my hemoglobin values went from 62g/l to only 69g/l. They transfused me with the 4th bank of blood and discharged me… read more
Options If I Don't Want Blood Transfusions!
If you prefer not to have blood transfusions for treating complications of myeloma, there are alternative options available:
- Erythropoietin (EPO) Therapy: Some doctors treat anemia with EPO, a… read more
Stem Cell Transplant, Can Someone Detail The Process, Provide Details About Each Step.
Certainly! Here is a detailed breakdown of the stem cell transplant process for multiple myeloma:
### 1. Preparation
- Candidate Evaluation: Not everyone is a good candidate for transplantation… read more
Low Rbc
Does anyone get low RBC,hemoglobin and platlets from treatment or just in General? What does your doctor do?
James’s My B12 and Iron both are low I had to get B12 shots for 7 weeks. Then had to get Iron three weeks in a row. I take B12 and Iron but it still went low. But it all seems better now. I love when… read more
