Debbi in Texas Posted September 28, 2011 Share Posted September 28, 2011 I'm sure I have shared before that dh has chronic leukemia, diagnosed nearly 15 years ago. About 1 1/2 yrs ago he had chemo and campath treatment, which significantly lowered his hemaglobin, among other things. When it got down to 7, he received a transfusion(I think they waited too long, but that is another story). He was told it would take about a year for his numbers to come back to normal and that has proved correct. His hemaglobin is now 14, which is the bottom of the range for men. He still feels sluggish at times. Told me today, he just doesn't feel like doing anything. He does work at a job, but it is not extremely labor entensive. Could these low numbers be causing his lack of energy. I think it can, but wanted to ask the experts. Thanks, Debbi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NancyNellen Posted September 28, 2011 Share Posted September 28, 2011 Absolutely. Anemia can make you very sluggish/exhausted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harriet Vane Posted September 28, 2011 Share Posted September 28, 2011 Yes, absolutely. Do you know what his ferritin numbers are? I'd bet those are low too. Is he supplementing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Debbi in Texas Posted September 28, 2011 Author Share Posted September 28, 2011 He only takes what is recommended from MDAnderson. Valtrex to keep from getting viral infections. What should he be supplementing with? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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