Hct levels

[shiftzz]

Been steady for a few months, the target set by my consultant is 0.450. Last week, saw a locum and my hct was 0.451, so no change to meds (hydro and Interferon) but a venesection required. Damn that 0.001.

[amhann]

Hello shiftzz - ‘steady’ as I frequently tell myself is all good! - hopefully that 0.001 will get beaten back at your next ‘jabbing’ session. Best wishes Anne-Marie x

[harleydavidson]

So bugging when that happens. Mel x

[Sallush]

0.454 for me - and yes, venesection required... 🙄🙄

[john0084]

interesting, mine in july was 0.46 and then September 0.47 and no venesections,

[Johnsb in reply to john0084]

It really depends on the level your doctor has set. Mine is at 45 because I asked for that level. Above that level the risk for heart attack goes up, so I opted for the lower level. But that comes with a trade-off of lower iron levels and anemia. It is a balancing game. Good luck!