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Dialysis Discussion => Dialysis: General Discussion => Topic started by: KICKSTART on September 02, 2008, 10:22:38 AM

Title: Results are in !
Post by: KICKSTART on September 02, 2008, 10:22:38 AM

This morning i had to go back for more blood tests , after yesterdays hounding the unit! Turns out my Hemoglobin has dropped even more ( i just knew ) So now they are trying to find a space/place for me to get a blood transfusion done , all being well it will be Friday they think  , my nearest hospital , the one i attend clinic at cant fit me in till the end of the month!! I said no way could i wait that long. Anyway i have been told they will ring me tomorrow with a place and date , lets hope its soon !!

Title: Re: Results are in !
Post by: monrein on September 02, 2008, 10:38:08 AM

I certainly do hope it's soon.  The end of the month??  WTH??  I also hope that the transfusion will help get you back some energy.

Title: Re: Results are in !
Post by: paris on September 02, 2008, 10:48:57 AM

Kickstart, I am sorry you have had to wait so long for a solution.  This is crazy.   After the transfusion, will you be getting epo shots plus iron?  Seems like they need to help you get your levels stablized so this doesn't keep happening.   I'm sorry you have been feeling so bad  :grouphug;   Hope it all gets better very soon.

Title: Re: Results are in !
Post by: rose1999 on September 02, 2008, 11:24:56 PM

That's the NHS for you - it might be 'free' (although we do all pay through taxes) but it can be so slow.  Keeping my fingers crossed for you Kickstart  :grouphug;

Title: Re: Results are in !
Post by: thegrammalady on September 02, 2008, 11:30:27 PM

glad you finally got some answers and that things seem to be moving in the right direction. hope you're feeling better soon.  :grouphug;

Title: Re: Results are in !
Post by: Joe Paul on September 03, 2008, 12:12:50 AM

I hope you get the transfusion soon, and start to feel better.

Title: Re: Results are in !
Post by: twirl on September 03, 2008, 09:12:51 AM

kickstart your health+
good luck

Title: Re: Results are in !
Post by: Sunny on September 03, 2008, 05:28:54 PM

I hope they will get you the right treatment soon so you will start feeling better.
I don't know how you do it. You must be sooooo tired. My hemo level has been 11.5 the last few months and I barely manage.

Title: Re: Results are in !
Post by: Sluff on September 03, 2008, 06:18:34 PM

KS only you know how you feel and it sounds like you are good at advocating for yourself. Good luck and keep us informed.  We love you.  :grouphug;

Title: Re: Results are in !
Post by: Marley on September 03, 2008, 10:07:54 PM

I've been following your posts and am SO GLAD your finally getting the blood transfusion!!  It's hard to believe how long you had to wait too and for them to even suggest you wait till the end of the month?  It just started!!  incredibly frustrating!!  Maybe you should also have your vitamin B12 levels checked too?

Marley
 :guitar: