hemoglobin dropping

[ghoegap]

Hi all! My hwp's blood tests are showing his hemoglobin levels are dropping. There will be some follow on tests on folic acid levels amongst others . I suggested maybe add test for B6. Any other suggestions for tests and/or treatment? Thanks!

[park_bear]

Long list of possible causes here:

mayoclinic.org/symptoms/low...

Vitamin B12 deficiency or GI tract blood loss are a couple of the possibilities.

[ghoegap in reply to park_bear]

Thanks! Low hemoglobin is an issue going back to prior a parkinson's disease diagnosis. Saw online yesterday that there is a study around the fact that low or lower hemoglobin can precede the onset of parkinson's. My husband is using Vit B12 oral spray. He has recently started on c/l and is doing well for the most part. He isn't experiencing fatigue. Sciatica remains a problem. Thanks for responding

[park_bear in reply to ghoegap]

Sciatica is usually a result of deteriorating intervertebral discs. High fish oil diet actually helps the body to repair these discs. Salmon is the best source of fish oil. I posted the details here:

tinyurl.com/ktv33aye