YOUNG-WOMEN Messages for September, 2003: Re: Am I anemic?

Re: Am I anemic?

From: Alicia Lapidus M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 25 Sep 2003 18:45:15 -0500 (CDT)

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At Thu, 25 Sep 2003, N. wrote: >
>I'm 17, and I just finished my period about a week and a half ago, in
>case that makes a difference. I went to go donate blood yesterday, and
>my iron level was too low to qualify (34%, whatever that means), and the
>nurse just said, "Ooh, that is pretty low." I went back to try again
>today, and my level was at 35%. I think they got kind of worried or
>something, because they brought the supervisor in the ask me all these
>questions about the symptoms of being anemic. They said to wait a
>couple of days, and then try again, and if I still didn't pass, they
>would suggest that I "look into it." Are my levels really that serious?
>I think hypochondria is setting in, and I'm starting to wonder whether I
>do have some of those symptoms or not. Please, anyone, I'm getting kind
>of freaked out about his. Any ideas?

Well, is rather low you may look into it.

-- Alicia Lapidus MD Head Obstetrics Division, Hospital J. A. Fernández Buenos Aires Argentina Note: opinions expressed here are for educational purposes only and, as such, do not constitute a physician-patient relationship. This information is not intended to supplant the need for you to consult with your physician prior to choosing therapeutic options and/or interventions.

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