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Thanks MGirl,
You have the same opinion as all my doctors about the B12. I do agree with what Marlene and others have said though, my B12 should be higher. I don't think it is the complete cause since my MCV is normal, but it is still not ideal at the current levels. I have never thought it was the real issue for the numbers, that is why I've been trying to get an answers.
I spoke to my doctor. She is willing to retest me in two weeks. The problem is, I've had 3-4 tests now come back showing a HB/HCT/RBC at borderline low or mildy anemic with a low absolute retic count each time. Yet even with this the Hematologist will not see me. She just keeps saying it is not a concern until my numbers are lower. My red cells have always been on the low side and they tend to randomly drop and then recover. They never drop to bad levels, but still seems odd to me.
Unfortunately I can't do much at this point. My GP WAS concerned, but now she is not as the Hematologist said I likely have an infection. Not sure how that explains the same results for the last year. From this point I am in wait until it gets worse mode.
Thank you so much for your post, it makes me feel like I am not making a problem out of nothing. I've said it a million times, but why have a reference range when being severely under it is still ok. All the outside opinions here help me justify wanting to find an answer. Thanks again.
As a little extra, I found all my latest tests, here are the results:
June 03 2010
HB: 119 (range 140 - 170)
HCT: 0.34 (range 0.39 - 0.49)
RBC: 3.61 (range 4.40 - 5.70)
ABS Retic: NOT DONE
July 14 2010
HB: 140 (range 140 - 170)
HCT: 0.40 (range 0.39 - 0.49)
RBC: 4.52 (range 4.40 - 5.70)
ABS Retic: 15 (range 25 - 80)
Sept 08 2010
HB: 141 (range 140 - 170)
HCT: 0.39 (range 0.39 - 0.49)
RBC: 4.40 (range 4.40 - 5.70)
ABS Retic: 13 (range 25 - 80)
April 11 2011
HB: 120 (range 140 - 170)
HCT: 0.34 (range 0.39 - 0.49)
RBC: 3.9 (range 4.40 - 5.70)
ABS Retic: 1 (range 25 - 80)
April 20 2011
HB: 128 (range 140 - 170)
HCT: 0.37 (range 0.39 - 0.49)
RB: 4.27 (range 4.40 - 5.70)
ABS Retic: 7 (range 25 - 80)
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