PamT Posted November 9, 2004 Posted November 9, 2004 Richard has just had blood transfusions (2 units) for a homoglobin count of 7.8 and a hematocrit count of 22. His energy level continues to be very low 48 hours after the transfusion. We were told that his energy level should improve with the transfusions, but he has slept all day today. My questions are these. What are the inherent dangers of such low counts and what should I be looking for? Pam Quote
dadstimeon Posted November 9, 2004 Posted November 9, 2004 Hi Pam. Sorry to hear that about Richard. Here are a couple of links I hope will be of help. Rich http://www.vh.org/adult/patient/cancerc ... index.html (Understanding Blood Tests / A Guide for Patients with Cancer) http://www.lungcanceronline.org/effects ... fects.html (Hematologic (Blood) Effects) Quote
Jackson Posted November 9, 2004 Posted November 9, 2004 My Mom had a blood transfusion last week due to low red counts (she had two units as well). They told her she would notice a difference in her energy level right away, but it took a couple days before she did. She is now going to get Procrit shots every other week to hopefully maintain her red count. Quote
PamT Posted November 9, 2004 Author Posted November 9, 2004 Dear Rich, Thanks for the websites. They are very helpful. Pam Quote
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