WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for November, 1999: Re: Benefits and indications for B-12 shots

Re: Benefits and indications for B-12 shots

From: Robin (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Wed, 3 Nov 1999 19:00:38 -0600 (CST)

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Susan,

With a 9.2 hemaglobin, no wonder you are tired. If you haven't had an H&H (Hemaglobin and Hematocrit) done since you left the hospital, it might be worth having it done to check the status of your anemia. I suffer from Anemia of Chronic Illness, and my H&H tends to run low. It was dropping steadily for several weeks, with a low of 8.6 for a hemaglobin and 28.8 for my hematocrit. I get an injection called Procrit which works well at elevating my H&H and maintaining it at an acceptable level. Procrit is not used on all anemia patients, I guess it depends on what type you suffer from, but it is worth finding what your H&H is, and if still low, being treated. It will help with your feelings of being tired.

I have received B12 in the past and never really noticed a change, but everyone is different. I can't wait to see what the our Great Dr. has to say on this. I have wondered the same thing in the past.

Good luck and please, feel better!

-- Robin

At Wed, 3 Nov 1999, Susan wrote: > >My Mother had Monthly B12 shots for many many years and was never >diagnosed with anything other than anemia due to heavy periods. She >swears by them...said that they made her feel wonderful. I had the same >sort of periods up until my TAH 10 weeks ago and yet my Dr. refused to >give me B12 shots. I still feel lousy (tired and probably depressed) >even after the anemia is supposedly cured. (Although I haven't had a >CBC since my last day in the hospital--9.2 hemoglobin count.) My >question is what are the indications for B12 shots and can I get them >without my GP's order for them? (I know that I've heard of athelets >using B12 shots.) > >-- >Susan > >-- >Susan >The Estrogen Queen >

--
Robin

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