ESR & Hemaglobin ...

[charlie_red]

I phoned for my blood results today.

My ESR levels were 29 and my Hemaglobin levels were 12.8.

I've to get my ESR & full blood count done again.

I've yet to make an appointment to go over the results as these were just over the phone. But could anyone explain these a little? I know that ESR is inflammation levels.

[kauto]

I have only 8-5 hemaglobin which I have to take 2 iron tablets a day I have had three blood trnsfusions but that was about 3 years ago they now moniter me every 6 months and touch wood all seems ok but I don't know anything about ESR so best of luck with your next blood test

[Shazzzy]

Just checked and found for women under 50 should be 20 or under. It appears to indicate imflamatory / autoimmune disease.

[TheAuthor]

Hi charlie_red

I hope that you are well today? I do not really know a great deal about this sort if thing but I have pasted you two NHS Medicine Plus links that explain all about ESR levels and Hemoglobin levels, so I hope that you find them useful:

nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/enc...

nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/enc...

I want to wish you all the best with your appointment.

All my hopes and dreams for you

Ken x

[Hidden in reply to TheAuthor]

Thank you for these links Ken they are really useful and to be recommended

xxx sian

[TheAuthor in reply to Hidden]

Hi sian, happy that you find them useful. I do not know a lot about the subject but they are easy enough to compare the numbers.

Take care

Ken x

[mitziblue]

That's right sweetheart and mine are always 3 times the highest level. I think we with fibro tend to have higher levels of inflammation. Why I haven't a clue... XXX mitzi

[Mdaisy]

Hello Charlie_red,

Please can i provide you with this link and passage from our Expert Patient range you may find helpful;

There are certain signs and symptoms that could suggest something other than, or as well as, Fibro may be going on. Examples include:

Inflammation, whether noticeable in yourself, or showing up in the blood tests ESR and CRP. Responding well to treatment with corticosteroids, which are not recommended for Fibro (as stated in the EULAR recommendations for the management of Fibro) is often a sign of inflammation as these medications work by reducing inflammation. Some patients find that their pain and fatigue improve dramatically when given corticosteroids, such as Prednisolone, for other problems such as allergic reactions and this is usually a sign that something other than Fibro is going on

fibroaction.org/Articles/Be...

I wish you all the best in your journey to a diagnosis

Emma

FibroAction Administrator