erfan
11-29-2007, 04:17 AM
I have recently been dx'ed with anemia. My hematacrit and H'globins were low and I have an elevated Sed rate and elevated CRP.
I am having a colonoscopy Friday and perhaps an endoscopy as well.
My understanding is that if they cannot find the source of the blood loss with these tests, the next step is to check the marow to see if the problem is not blood loss but is actually a problem producing blood.
Symptoms include chills, fatigue, loss of appetite, itching
Problem is that these things can indicate leukemia, lymphoma or less dangerous problems like arthritis, which I do have.
If they have to look at the marrow, will I have a better idea about leukemia or lymphoma?
Thanks
Alan
I am having a colonoscopy Friday and perhaps an endoscopy as well.
My understanding is that if they cannot find the source of the blood loss with these tests, the next step is to check the marow to see if the problem is not blood loss but is actually a problem producing blood.
Symptoms include chills, fatigue, loss of appetite, itching
Problem is that these things can indicate leukemia, lymphoma or less dangerous problems like arthritis, which I do have.
If they have to look at the marrow, will I have a better idea about leukemia or lymphoma?
Thanks
Alan

