Anyone on Procrit for ckd with severe anemia?

[newbie1956]

Nephrogist strongly encouraging Procrit shot, but I wonder if

an iron infusion is just as good. I plan to ask him in the morning.

[Herkidney]

I was on Procrit for whole year and stopped just a little before my transplant from my living donor. For me, iron tablets were not enough. My nephrologist never discussed iron infusions. Good luck!

[newbie1956 in reply to Herkidney]

What a great outcome for you, Herkidney !I was honestly concerned about side effects.

Did you experience any?

[Herkidney in reply to newbie1956]

I don’t recall any side effects but I do remember feeling more energetic. Sending you positive energy!

[newbie1956 in reply to Herkidney]

You may have changed my mind

[Herkidney in reply to newbie1956]

Wishing you the best!

[newbie1956 in reply to Herkidney]

Thanks..... i appreciate that

[WYOAnne NKF Ambassador]

There can be more than one reason for anemia when you have CKD. Vitamin D deficiency, iron deficiency and then the fact that your kidneys are not sending the message to your bone marrow to replace your red blood cells. Blood tests will show what the cause of your anemia is. You will have to ask your doctor but not everyone can have their anemia treated with iron.

Before my transplant I was also on Procrit. Iron was not the cause of my anemia. I had no side effects and in no time I felt better and had more energy.

[newbie1956 in reply to WYOAnne]

How wonderful for you. Thank you for sharing 😀

[KidneyCoach NKF Ambassador]

Iron stores and hemoglobin work together. One must take both to maintain healthy levels of each. Using only one would defeat the purpose. Been on EPO and iron I.V. and vit D from kidney failure for 20 years.

Blessings

[newbie1956 in reply to KidneyCoach]

WOW...20 YRS/ Thanks so much!

[WildIris]

I've gotten severe autoimmune anemia sometimes, and gone on a course of procrit and iron infusions and blood transfusions. I know they worry about blood transfusions because you can develop antibodies to various blood elements, but I never had any side effects at all, just slowly felt better and was able to stop treatment.

[newbie1956 in reply to WildIris]

Thanks for your input...

I'll likely start the new year with Procrit

Liver & onions won't reverse my anemia

[Jamok]

Hi newbie1956,Did you start procrit? What is your experience been so far if so?

[newbie1956 in reply to Jamok]

Yes, indeed Jamok, I've had several without any issues.

Procrit itself is fast & easy. Results have shown some improvement. Slow but sure.

Nephrologist says I'm doing "ok" considering how bad

my anemia was & my ckd is. Stage 4 (and my age) 😀

Procrit seems to be my best friend. Go for it !

😁