|
Since he's had digestive issues, ask to have them check for the h.pylori bacteria. It's been linked to blood disorders in some.
Don't let them dismiss the nutritional aspect of his health. Even if he's not deficient in any areas, low normals at his age would cause me to wonder why. It may not be the reason for the SAA, but you need adequate levels of B12, folate,etc to heal the marrow and restore counts. B12 serum is not a conclusive indicator of B12 status. There's been so much new data around B12 and folate that many doctors are not aware of and may dismiss it. So just know that if it's below 500, there are more test they can run.
__________________
Marlene, wife to John DX w/SAA April 2002, Stable partial remission; Treated with High Dose Cytoxan, Johns Hopkins, June 2002. Final phlebotomy 11/2016. As of July 2021 HGB 12.0, WBC 4.70/ANC 3.85, Plts 110K.
|