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Old Wed Aug 28, 2013, 08:55 PM
sbk007 sbk007 is offline
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I think you got it write with the hemoglobin measurements although most Aussies that post here use the same lingo as the U.S. I didn't feel much different until I hit 8. Then my head was cloudy, if I got up fast I'd get dizzy and I'd get tired earlier than usual and sleep longer. The doc told me that we get used to the low levels so don't realize it, we aclimate till we hit a certain level and everyone is different at what number they get comfortable at. When you get a transfusion you never get a full tank and so now some docs are recommending higher levels. I think its like 1 point for each unit and then the game becomes how often you need them to maintain an acceptable level. Long winded answer..sorry..hope it helps.
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