How to improve low red blood cell count

[lewicki]

Presently 11.2 after several months taking desiccated liver, pancreas and bone meal. Still have much fatigue after exercising. No longer taking ADT for 9 weeks.

Had four treatments of AC-225 and LU-177. PSA now is 0.1

[Magnus1964]

Have your iron level checked. I it is normal, check with a cardiologist.

[LearnAll in reply to Magnus1964]

Good advice...by Magnus. Check your serum Iron level and Serum Ferritin level. If low, you might need Iron supplements.

[lewicki in reply to Magnus1964]

Iron level Ferritin is 39, total iron is 316, iron capacity is 316 , % saturation is 24. All on the low side. In the organs I take is a large amount of iron along with food and multiple vit and minerals supplement should be enough . Doctor prescribed Flintstones Vitamin and minerals that caused extreme constipation. Reason for doing the organ supplements. They are desiccated liver, pancreas and bone marrow.

[LearnAll in reply to lewicki]

Iron is probably not getting absorbed. If you add high dose of Vitamin C in form of lemonade or orange juice..you can increase iron absorption significanly. Or You can take Vit C tabs 500 mg 2 tabs a day.

[lewicki in reply to LearnAll]

Is it important to take the C and Iron at the same time?

[LearnAll in reply to lewicki]

yes.

[Magnus1964 in reply to lewicki]

Maybe you should check with a cardiologist.

[lewicki in reply to Magnus1964]

Thanks with the reply. Why check with a heart doctor?

[Magnus1964 in reply to lewicki]

You might start with your GP. He/She can give him a few preliminary tests, EKG, Blood work, etc.

[lewicki in reply to Magnus1964]

Seeing her Wednesday. Thanks

[Shooter1]

Have some "real" liver and onions. Pills sometimes just won't do the trick. Or visit a high elevation area for a while and your body should compensate and grow more to move lighter air through your blood.

[lewicki in reply to Shooter1]

I just finished the liverwurst .

[Shooter1 in reply to lewicki]

Probably best you can do.

[Tall_Allen]

Unfortunately, the radiopharmaceuticals can deplete the red blood cell-producing bone marrow. There is no quick fix. Those blood-producing cells may recover over time. You can ask your oncologist if erythropoietin might temporarily reverse the anemia. It stimulates what is left, but they may already be maxed out.

[lewicki in reply to Tall_Allen]

I forgot to mention that I had both hips replaced seven years ago. Less bone area to produce red blood cells? Thanks TA.

[Tall_Allen in reply to lewicki]

Could be. Unfortunately, testosterone stimulates regrowth of those cells and you can't use it - you may just have to wait it out.

[lewicki in reply to Tall_Allen]

As of 8 weeks ago I have stopped ADT. Just looking for some feel good time. Maybe do the vacation that some are doing here. While off ADT I might have an increase in red blood cell count.

[Canoehead]

My red blood cells and hemoglobin were low after my radiation. My Oncologist said my mild anemia was “normal” and discouraged iron supplements. Have been on ADT vacation for 18 months, and my levels have finally recovered to low normal. Be patient

[lewicki in reply to Canoehead]

OK Thanks . 18 months Great.

[EdBar]

I’ve had good success with iron supplements, but you need to have your iron (Ferritin) levels checked when taking them. Like anything, too much is not a good thing.

Ed

[lewicki in reply to EdBar]

Thanks

[j-o-h-n]

Eating an iron-rich diet can increase your body’s production of RBCs. Iron-rich foods include:

red meat, such as beef

organ meat, such as kidney and liver

dark, leafy, green vegetables, such as spinach and kale

dried fruits, such as prunes and raisins

beans

legumes

egg yolks

And don't forget:

Chocolate chip ice cream (two scoops)....

Good Luck, Good Health and Good Humor.

j-o-h-n Monday 12/14/2020 7:07 PM EST

[SPEEDYX in reply to j-o-h-n]

I prefer Geritol twice the iron than a pound of calf liver...I am still using my supply from Ted Mack amateur hour

[j-o-h-n in reply to SPEEDYX]

Bruno Richard Hauptmann was a winner on the show..... built a ladder on stage.....

Good Luck, Good Health and Good Humor.

j-o-h-n Monday 12/14/2020 7:54 PM EST

[SPEEDYX in reply to j-o-h-n]

What is it with these guys either hung wallpaper or built ladders!

[j-o-h-n in reply to SPEEDYX]

Germans were known to measure accurately.... Precision ladders, and hanging wallpaper....(and of course ballistics).....

Good Luck, Good Health and Good Humor.

j-o-h-n Monday 12/14/2020 8:12 PM EST

[lewicki in reply to SPEEDYX]

Wow. Ted Mack. goes back a few. I forgot about Geritol. Will check drug store for it.

[SPEEDYX in reply to lewicki]

Yes my memory goes way back even to 3 years old... I am 65...I gave to my father...seem to help

[Mormon1 in reply to SPEEDYX]

In the 50’s he had lots of alcohol in it. No wonder seniors felt great. I tried it recently. Horrible taste

[lewicki in reply to j-o-h-n]

Ice cream. There is a local dairy that makes its own ice cream. Following your advice. Thanks

[j-o-h-n in reply to lewicki]

My kind of store........... (ice cream à la mode)....

Good Luck, Good Health and Good Humor.

j-o-h-n Tuesday 12/15/2020 4:38 PM EST

[j-o-h-n]

LOL............... We used to call that the definition of an "overbite"....

Good Luck, Good Health and Good Humor.

j-o-h-n Tuesday 12/15/2020 6:59 PM EST

[lewicki]

LOL