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Polycythemia & a Venesection.

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I was rushed into hospital last week really poorly, I had Pneumonia! Two days before being discharged I was told I had Polycythemia? Never heard of it, I've to have a Venesection treatment! Again, never heard of it, seemingly I've not enough blood oxygen & to much Iron,

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I think they have to give you a plasma transfusion for that right? You can have blood clots from that I think. Some of this is due to cancer, but it can also be caused by low blood oxygenation levels. You might have a secondary form of the condition. Here is a link that explains what the symptoms of Polycythemia is and what causes it. I hope you feel better soon.

emedicinehealth.com/polycyt...

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Thank you blizzard, I don't know what's going to happen I'm to see a hematologist on Thursday 1st early morning

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Sorry for the short reply, my PC is playing up!! Anyway Blizzard I'll post what's what after I see him/her on Friday, I've to go to the nurse Tues to get blood taken but was told it's not like an ordinary blood test? So I'm very wary, very scared & very anxious about it all.

Much love, & hope you're well within yourself blizzard. xx

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Altamisal

Earth Clinic has some recommendations and testimonials.

earthclinic.com/cures/polyc...

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55-61sept-33

My father had this and would have to get blood transfusions. We didn't know a lot about this due to the fact he lived in another state and we rarely spoke to him.

I have been doing research on this to understand and find out information.

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