I'm 30 minutes away from having a blood transfusion (not a sympathy seeking thread)

[WilmywoodNCparalegal]

for severe iron deficiency anemia brought on by constant and endless menstruation (that's a whole different topic).

Anyway, I'm not seeking sympathy or vibes, but I wanted to know if anyone else had been severely anemic and if transfusions helped in any way.

The doctor is amazed that I am able to function (more or less) and go to work everyday without being a zombie (though I feel partly zombified).

[ChickMagic]

1. I had packed cells once

it helped my anemia. Between that and low dose
iron tabs, I didn't have to repeat it. Hang in
there! :hug:

BTW, I had severe bleeding when I had periods
and had 2 or more a month. Bleh. I feel for you.
Big vibes!

[femmocrat]

2. I'm severely anemic, too.

The iron supplements are helping me a lot though. Most of my symptoms are gone and my blood count was up last month.

I really don't want to have to have a transfusion. How did it go for you?

:hug:

[bigwillq]

3. Sending out my best vibes.

:hug: No other info. to offer. Just my good vibes.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

4. A transfusion will definitely help...

But what you really need, and I hope your doctor is working on, is a CURE.

My best vibes to you!

:hug:

[rurallib]

5. I shall donate in your honor in a couple weeks

[nytemare]

6. Best wishes coming your way for a successful transfusion!

:hug:

[auntAgonist]

7. I have iron deficient anemia. I get iron infusions periodically

I take high doses of prescription iron as well. I do not absorb oral iron very well at all.

I wonder if he could give you infusions once in a while?

[S n o w b a l l]

8. Yes, it will...

My mom who was going through chemo and so anemic she couldn't stand up, felt like a new person when she had hers.

Sorry you're having to go through this and hope you find a more permanent solution to your problem.

Good luck and hope you feel better.

[Brother Buzz]

9. I was severely an anemic fifty pounds underweight zombie

Two units of blood brought me back from the dead overnight, it was that dramatic. That, and two IV drips kept me alive until surgery fixed the mess. I had a blast gaining sixty pounds until my body was sated.

I had another two units during surgery. Thank you blood donors.

[greenbriar]

10. I will be sending prayers your way

do find out why you are having recurring menstruation. Could be endometriosis or fibroid tumors.