Aplastic Anemia and Iron Overload
Hello all,
I have received about 12 units of blood since I was diagnosed with AA in September. I am still in transfusion dependent and am waiting to see if the first round of ATG (which I received in September) will help my RBC rise. So far it has helped my WBC but I am still below normal. Last results were WBC 2.1, Neutrophils 1100, RBC 10.4 (transfused Friday) and Platelets 34k (transfused Thursday).
Had my iron levels checked and I am at 1200. My doctor says medicine is really an option is unsure of what we can do to bring the levels down. I see a lot of postings about wheat grass and appreciate any links anyone might be able to provide about ways to limit my Iron and bring my levels down.
Thanks so much in advance!
Ken
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