Infections

[Lisbon2022]

I have been on O/V for almost six months. One O infusion to go. My problemIs I think my anemia is becoming severe. I am really. Exhausted most of the time and

I have an infection in my finger from a puncture, from a thorn of a grapefruit tree.

Actually two infections they will not heal, very sore. I am trying to reach my doctor--

I also pulled my ham string??? I don't know how, that is more than painful. This is not

a good day, just had to vent---

[Guffy]

Hi. Sorry to hear it. I hope you can found some relief soon. The fatigue must be frustrating. I get annoyed from my trivial w & w tired. Keep us posted, and all the best!

[Poodle2]

Sorry to hear you are having a tough time. Why do you think your anaemia is getting worse? Are you not responding to the treatment? What is your Hb like? I do suffer with skin infections and cuts etc. take much longer to heal - my go to is an antibiotic cream - fucidic acid - perhaps you should see your GP and they could check you out and prescribe it? It always help, it does not take more than 2-3 days to see an improvement. All the best.

[Lisbon2022 in reply to Poodle2]

Thank you!

[JerrysGirl3]

I'm so sorry Lisbon. Things do seem to happen at the same time 🙁. Hope you feel better soon ❤️

[Graham2222]

Only a blood test will determine if you are in fact anaemic. I was, after starting venetoclax and rituximab recently. A GP or consultant can advise. I temporarily took iron tablets and changed my diet slightly (more eggs and baked beans, for example) to lift iron levels. My deficiency is now mild.

[Mandy56]

sorry to hear you are having a bad time. Definitely see your doctor or oncologist. On FCR I became so anaemic I could only walk a few steps, I was so tired and breathless. At that point the oncology team said I must have a blood transfusion. Apparently if the anaemia gets to a certain point, no iron tablets or diet will help and a blood transfusion is the only way to correct it. Hopefully you are not that bad, but please get help. Good luck.