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cherylpf
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 Posted: 10/09/06 - 22:04 Post subject: 7.6
Was my hemoglobin today when I tried to give blood at my school's blood drive. For reference, the blood bank won't allow you to give below 12 g/dl, as normal for a woman is 12-16. In the hospital, doctors will transfuse for 8 or 9...  And again, I was a 7.6 g/dl. I made an appt there to see my doctor tomorrow. I don't feel bad but thats a little concerning...
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Posted: 10/10/06 - 06:21 Post subject:
 Does that have anything to do with iron? Good you are checking it out PF.
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rolling rock
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Posted: 10/10/06 - 06:56 Post subject:
isn't there a test they can run to see if you're absorbing other nutrients, not just iron? sheesh! it's a wonder you're up and running pf. mine is at a constant 11-12, i thought i was low.
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Posted: 10/10/06 - 17:20 Post subject:
It could be genetic, my mom and sister have a genetic form of anemia I've never been tested for. I had a physical today where they tested for everything, so we'll see what turns up...
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runaroundsue
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Posted: 10/17/06 - 17:42 Post subject:
| rolling rock wrote: | | isn't there a test they can run to see if you're absorbing other nutrients, not just iron? sheesh! it's a wonder you're up and running pf. mine is at a constant 11-12, i thought i was low. |
mine too and because 12 is in range, doctor's don't make a big deal out of it. Next time you get a blood draw ask for a ferritin reading also, it will give a better picture. In fact, I posted this question in mainstream running on coolrunning.com because I wasn't sure how to interpret my low ferritin level. Someone gave me a link that was very informative on why ferritin reading is very important. The rate of injuries when ferritin is low is extremely high.
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runaroundsue
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Posted: 10/17/06 - 17:46 Post subject:
ps: if you start supplementing with iron, don't take it with other multivitamins.....esp Calcium. Calcium inhibits absorption.
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