| Question about chronic mild anemia
Hi,
I posted lab results on this forum in July 2006 and have had my blood drawn again this month. My results in July were:
RBC 3.96 Low (4.32 - 5.32)
Hemoglobin 12.5 Low (12.8 - 16.5)
Hematocrit 36 Low (38 - 49)
RDW 11.8 Low (12.5 - 14.9)
My results in November are:
RBC 3.92 Low (4.32 - 5.32)
Hemoglobin 11.9 Low (12.8 - 16.5)
Hematocrit 35 Low (38 - 49)
RDW 15.8 High (12.5 - 14.9)
Does the RDW have anything to do with anemia? Is there a reason why it would be abnormally low in July and abnormally high in November?
Also, since July I have started taking synthroid and my periods have become much lighter, so I don't think this mild anemia is caused by heavy periods.
What can cause chronic mild anemia besides heavy periods? I still have fatigue and weakness although my doctor said this mild of anemia wouldn't cause those symptoms.
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