Posts by vividsailor7

restlessangler said:Can someone please make sense of this for me?
The whole reason I got this test done was because of these red, inflamed patches appearing on my cheekbones.

I tested negative for ">" (if I got that right) - negative.
">" came back positive (a few of them).

I have an appointment with my doctor, but I've been waiting so long for these results that I'm just...

One could argue that autoimmune issues are off the table here.
I'm not going to play doctor with anything else.

Drew Miller48 said:Greetings.
I’ve returned from my annual checkup and completed my blood work.
I received the results yesterday, and here is where things stand:
AST-17
ALT-30
GGT-22
Cholesterol-5.3
HDL-1.24
LDL-3.44
Triglycerides-1.3
On a positive note, I have lost 29 kg in just 7 months. I went from 114 kg down to 85 kg.
Here is a photo showing the blood pressure readings I recorded about a month and a half ago, at most.
http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images...120921234.jpg/
I actually stopped tracking them because I was starting to get on my mother's nerves with all the measuring, but there it is.
Please excuse the messy handwriting; I write as best as I can.😢
I saw my doctor yesterday, and he said my blood and urine results look fine. Regarding medication, he suggested I continue taking the Amlodipine/Hydrochlorothiazide. I told him I would like to stop, as it feels pointless to keep medicating myself. He countered by asking if my blood pressure would spike if I quit. After a few minutes of discussion, his stance changed slightly. Since I had already taken the pills a few days ago, he told me to finish those and then remind him to switch me to something else.
He mentioned he might prescribe me either Ramipril 2.5 mg or Hydrochlorothiazide. I am not entirely sure which one, but it will likely be just one of the components found in the Amlodipine/Hydrochlorothiazide blend. I am supposed to take this for one more month, and then that should be the end of it. During our talk, I also brought up an issue I've had since starting these pills: a sense of constant anxiety and a sort of depression since I began taking the Amlodipine. He insists it isn't the medication, but rather psychological. And there is something else...
Occasionally, I feel an uncomfortable sensation on the left side of my chest, near the nipple, which bothers me and leads me to imagine the worst possible outcomes. There is also an intermittent stinging sensation, almost like being pricked by a needle through my spine, though that is extremely rare (though it did happen for the first time yesterday, two or three times in one day). I had an ECG four or five months ago and everything was normal. It simply feels as though I am terrified of everything, and this fear torments me more than the actual physical condition. He told me that when these moments occur, I should take some Normabel to calm down and stop dwelling on such thoughts.

I am interested in your opinions. Thank you in advance.

1. I don't quite follow—if you feel like you're poisoning yourself, why are you even taking them?
Personally, I'm on Ramipril plus two other antihypertensives along with a lipid-lowering med, and everything is fine.
Are you on Amlodipine/HCTZ?
Looking at your BP log, your pressure seems regulated. You only need to check it 3-4 times a week; there's no need to do it at all hours of the day.
Keep working on reducing blood pressure and stick to a low-cholesterol diet.

Donna Campbell said:Alright... so we have a starting point here.

The thing is, I’ve been gaining weight uncontrollably for a while now, despite the fact that I’m watching my diet, exercising, and doing everything else you're supposed to do... I'm just bloating, especially around my midsection. If I manage to lose a measly half a pound—which is an absolute struggle—I end up gaining two back immediately. It's infuriating. I feel like a balloon being pumped full of water; I can't wear anything anymore... seriously.

To make a long story short, I've tried every weight loss treatment under the sun, and nothing works. Zero. They suggested that one possible reason for this might be a hormonal imbalance. Not too long ago (maybe 6 to 10 months back), I had my thyroid levels checked, and the results were fine. Now they're telling me, "Maybe it's your sex hormones," or they mention cortisol...

So now, I find this list of private clinics that handle this stuff (because I refuse to wait months for an appointment at a public hospital), and I need to book something, but I honestly don't know—for what exactly should I book? I can't just walk in and say, "Test every single hormone in my body." Even if I could, my bank account definitely couldn't handle it.

That's why I'm asking: where do I even begin if I want to figure out if this weight gain is actually caused by a hormonal issue?

Start with your primary care physician.
You need someone to give you a proper initial exam first.
And then they can order the tests mentioned above.

mellowviper24 said:I went in for blood work today because I've been feeling wiped out for a few days now. I have asthma, and while I haven't dealt with allergies before, lately my nose has been running constantly, I can't stop sneezing, and my sinuses are killing me.
Everything came back within the normal range except for:
leukocyte 11.3
Basophil granulocytes (%) 2.5
Basophil granulocytes (abs) 0.30
Monocytes 1.00 (abs)
Thanks in advance for helping me make sense of this.
Thanks in advance 🙂
Nico

coastalgull72 said:The urine culture came back aerobic.
The results show a microbiological screen for Escherichia coli. I don't quite get what "aerobic" means in this context. Ampicillin, amoxicillin + clavulanate, cephalexin, cefuroxime, cefixime, ciprofloxacin, norfloxacin, sulfamethoxazole + trimethoprim, and nitrofurantoin are all marked with an "S." The bacterial count is less than 10^5 /ml.

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Tyler Ruiz502 said:I’m still debating whether I should just bite the bullet and actually go see a doctor instead of asking for opinions here...
So, look—it’s been nearly a month of constant sneezing, sniffing, and dealing with this miserable nose.
For the first couple of weeks, I kept mentioning how our little one is basically a walking petri dish of viruses from daycare, so naturally, my husband, our daughter, and I (obviously) are all catching whatever she brings home. My husband is fine now, but she and I? Not so much. I mean, I get it, it’s practically a rite of passage with kids in preschool... but I’m starting to suspect I might be dealing with some kind of chronic sinus hypersensitivity.
For instance, whenever that cooler evening air hits my nose, it just triggers this immediate, sharp irritation—then the sneezing starts, and everything feels tight and congested.
For nights on end now, I’ve been using Afrin before bed (yeah, yeah, I know you aren't supposed to use it for more than five days straight... so I sort of cycle it—stop for a bit, then start again...)

During the day, I feel mostly okay. But at night? I literally need a whole roll of toilet paper sitting right next to my pillow. 🙄

Honestly, this whole "never-ending cold" and runny nose situation is getting weird. It’s been going on way too long, don't you think?

Anyone else dealt with something similar...? Any thoughts? 🤷

Why on earth aren't you guys trying an antihistamine like Claritin paired with an intranasal steroid, maybe some Advil or something similar?

Donna Campbell said:I have a question, and I apologize in advance if I should have posted this in an existing thread—I just can't seem to find one.

I’m wondering which sex hormones need to be checked to identify any hormonal imbalances that might be contributing to weight gain.

From what I know, there's cortisol, leptin, ghrelin... is there anything else? Estrogen? Progesterone? Testosterone?

Basically, I want to know the full list of things to look at to determine if a hormonal disorder is causing weight gain.

Thanks for the help. 🙂

It doesn't work quite like that. You also have to look for specific physical changes that accompany certain disorders. For example, when Sy. Chusing is evaluating a patient, they look for signs like "moon face," purple stretch marks, and so on. They check for hypertension, high blood sugar, and various other indicators.
A standard initial screening should include cortisol, ACTH, blood glucose, insulin, TSH, prolactin, and potentially sex hormones.

Sandra Rivera37 said:You don't have to follow every single thing your doctors tell you.🙂 You’ve got the right to make your own calls. Sometimes fear and pure ignorance drive us to blindly follow every medical mandate, even when those decisions end up having nasty consequences. Plus, let's be real—doctors disagree with each other all the time.

Listen to your gut. You know your own body better than anyone else.

Good luck.😉

Look, I agree that you can refuse certain procedures, but without them, you aren't getting an accurate diagnosis, and without a diagnosis, there is no actual treatment.
That is the part people just refuse to grasp.
Sure, you have the right to say "no," but you can't turn around and demand a diagnosis or treatment from the doctor you just rejected.
Especially in the situation described above.

Sandra Rivera37 said:Everyone except me is getting answers 😢—
I'm interested in this low platelet aggregation. My doctor explained absolutely nothing (his actual response was that maybe it was just a mistake at the lab!!??). I'll be doing RF, ANF, ANCA, an abdominal ultrasound, c3, c4, CIC, DKS (stat), and seeing a dermatologist (since it might be skin-related, though I doubt it because I had the exact same issues as a kid; my mom is digging through old files now to find the actual diagnosis.)

See a hematologist or an immunologist.
Beyond that, I'm staying out of it.

Jacob Sanchez2 said:Hello everyone, and let me start by thanking all of you who will take the time to comment on my test results!

Age: 50
Sex: M
Got tests done for routine checkups and to monitor Hepatitis B since I tested positive.

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Other findings (FULL ABDOMINAL ULTRASOUND)
The liver is normal size, with regular contours and a homogeneous echostructure. No signs of focal lesions in the liver parenchyma. Intra- and extrahepatic bile ducts are not dilated. The gallbladder shows no signs of stones, with normal size and wall thickness.
The aorta is normal in course and caliber.
The pancreas looks normal.
The spleen is enlarged, measuring 175 mm, with a homogeneous echostructure.
Both kidneys are normal size, with regular contours and normal thickness and structure of the renal parenchyma, showing normal drainage from the central echocomplexes. There are no signs of dilation in the renal collecting system or evident stones.
The bladder is poorly filled, has regular contours, and no pathological content.
The prostate is normal size.

That’s basically it. I’m just looking for an opinion. Regarding the hepatitis, I'm currently on therapy, have some additional labs to deal with, and I've completely overhauled my diet. My immune system is a bit weaker, but everything else seems fine. I know that eventually, a liver biopsy will likely be necessary, which worries me because I know how dangerous it can be; in cases like this, the liver can easily become inflamed. An acquaintance of mine went through this, and a "seemingly healthy woman" died within two months of it. Because of that, I'm skeptical about this whole thing.

Looking forward to your comments, and thanks again!

Best regards!

Let's go through this step by step.
1. The administration method of the therapy should probably be changed from oral to giving Vitamin B orally and Vitamin K intravenously—specifically, a bit of Vit K for every bit of Vit B.
2. Honestly, I just love these "he said, she said" situations, where someone claims they saw something when they actually have no clue what they were looking at.
A liver biopsy is extremely safe nowadays; the risks are generally tied to ignoring contraindications or having other underlying diseases. It remains the only definitive diagnostic procedure that provides insight into the type and severity of damage to the liver parenchyma.
3. If there's any way to determine B12 and folic acid levels, it would be wise to do so, provided you stop taking Plibex for about 20 days beforehand.

Ashley Vaughn10 said:..

Clean up these results.
You should definitely get an anti-TPO test done as well. If that comes back clearly positive, you'll need to have your thyroid hormone levels monitored once every two years.

Kyle Martinez7 said:To whom it may concern,
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A heavier serum.
So, I’ve just finished a full three-month low-fat diet, and now it’s finally time to check the results for my lipid panel and liver enzymes. Now comes the big question: should we actually bother starting him on a statin or a fibrate?

Brenda Reed49 said:.

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The results look organized. You should definitely get those anti-TPO levels checked next.
It’s absolutely vital that you get a complete blood count (CBC), a full metabolic panel—specifically checking those iron levels, UIBC, and your electrolyte status (Potassium, Sodium, Calcium, Phosphorus, Magnesium)... you really can't afford to skip over those.

wanderingmarlin54 As requested by:
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I have to say, I completely disagree with what vividsailor7 is saying here.
Everything looks fine on the labs.
The only way to handle this is taking one Iron 1 tab daily. You absolutely have to do that if you want to actually replenish those iron reserves in your system.

Thomas Rodriguez14 said:Hey everyone! To the mods: if this thread already exists, please just merge it instead of deleting—don't be that guy. Anyway, getting this started because I really need someone to make sense of these results or at least give me some advice. So, my mom went in for a kidney ultrasound the other day. Here’s what the report says:
Ultrasound examination of the hepatobiliary tract, pancreas, spleen, and kidneys. The adrenal glands and the renal pelvis/bladder area are clearly differentiated within the pelvic system. In the right kidney, there are several hyperechoic foci, the largest being about 2 cm, with significant dilation of the renal pelvis—basically Grade 1 (Roman numeral one)/2 (Roman numeral two) hydronephrosis. Within the parenchyma toward the upper pole of the left kidney, there is a round hypoechoic structure measuring approximately 4.6 cm with posterior acoustic accentuation. The remaining ECHO-nalaz for the abdominal organs, renal pelvis, and retroperitoneum looks pretty normal.
So, I guess the diagnosis is 😕 🤷
Nephrolithiasis with Grade 1(I)/2(II) hydronephrosis, right side
Left renal cyst. Thanks, guys

1. What symptoms or issues led to getting the renal ECHO?
2. Is she currently on any medication or therapy?
3. How old is she?
4. Does she have any other underlying health conditions or diagnoses?
5. Were there any other lab results available?

Michelle Davis said:Look... I had my liver transplant about three months ago (back on January 6th, 2011). They diagnosed me with autoimmune hepatitis when I was just 15, and after eight years of fighting, I finally got a new liver. At Wells Fargo Medical Center, they did a split liver donation, and I received the left lobe. My treatment and recovery in the hospital lasted until March 13th—which felt like an eternity given how many other patients were there. I dealt with some nasty complications involving ascites (fluid buildup in my abdomen), and even now, I’m still fighting that with diuretics. Thankfully, the bloating and fluid are visibly going down, and the ultrasound confirmed it. Then, just a month after the transplant, I had to go back under the knife twice because my bile ducts ruptured in several places. Now that I've finally made it home—it took 20 days just to get discharged—I'm heading in for weekly checkups. Unfortunately, at my last appointment, the doctor told me my blood work wasn't looking great. The biggest worry is my GGT levels; they were already high at 457, and now they've spiked to 641! That is terrifyingly high. I'm scared sick because he said it might be nothing, but it could also mean there's another issue with the bile ducts, which might require a stent or even more surgery. And there's even this tiny, terrifying possibility—though it's incredibly rare—that because of my autoimmune history, the new liver could develop hepatitis again. Regardless, I am praying to God it's nothing, because I simply cannot face another hospital stay. Especially since I actually feel pretty good right now! I'm walking, I'm eating as much as I can (I dropped down to just 101 lbs, so I'm trying hard to put the weight back on), and I'm out for walks, though obviously always wearing a mask. I just want to start living a normal life again! I have another follow-up this Thursday, along with an ultrasound and Doppler, and then I'll know what those blood results actually mean. I am terrified, but I'm trying to stay positive and hope for the best!🙂
To anyone else who has gone through a liver transplant: please, I am begging you, share your experiences with me and anyone else waiting for their turn. Any bit of info regarding treatment, recovery, diet, complications, sex life, physical limits, or anything else whatsoever would be beyond helpful.

Post them or take pictures of your lab results.
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Without concrete details, we aren't getting anywhere.

Drew Miller48 said:To be honest, I have no idea.
That is simply what my doctors told me. Perhaps it isn't the liver causing the high blood pressure, but rather excess weight and a lack of activity. You mentioned blood pressure and liver disease previously. Ultimately, I am waiting for my doctor to return from vacation before I head back for more blood work.
By the way, what do BP and BB stand for? I'm unfamiliar with those abbreviations, excuse me.

Just to add something to what's already been said.
Based on the numbers you provided, your blood pressure regulation looks satisfactory, so it might actually be time to start thinking about tapering off the antihypertensive therapy.
As for the liver—you probably heard about portal hypertension, which is an entirely different beast altogether. That's not what we're dealing with here.
The culprit is exactly what you suspected: the inactivity and the weight.
Whatever you do, keep monitoring that BP. If the readings spike again, the doctor might consider switching things up to just an ACE inhibitor—like Irezex, Ramipril, or perhaps a combination with a diuretic like Irezex or Ramipril.

Drew Miller48 said:The title is quite direct: I am looking for some clarity on how this process actually works.
I previously posted in the threads regarding hypertension and liver issues because I was dealing with hepatic complications myself.
Now, the day is approaching when I’ll likely need to stop taking Amlodipine/Hydrochlorothiazide, given that my blood pressure struggles were being driven by my liver condition.
Does one simply stop the medication abruptly, or is there a transition to lower dosages? What is the standard medical procedure here? Please share your experiences; I really need to know what to expect in the near future.🙂

What kind of liver disease even causes hypertension?
The way it works is you just stop taking them, though if you're on a Beta Blocker, you absolutely have to taper off gradually.
As for whether they'll cancel the prescription entirely, that’s going to depend on how your blood pressure stabilizes.

amberorca37 said:Last month, I was dealing with some pretty annoying issues—just a few loose stools every day. It wasn't full-blown diarrhea, mind you; I could still control it, but it was definitely off. Since I’ve always been on the much smaller, slight side, my doctors decided it was best to run some tests for celiac disease. Well, I finally got the results back today. They show an IgA of 1 and an IgG 20, which apparently is right at the upper limit. Can anyone help me make sense of this? Thanks in advance! 😉

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Ethan Anderson65 said:I’ve been dealing with this issue for the last two days

I am thirsty. Like, seriously thirsty. I can chug a whole glass of water, but that feeling? It doesn't budge. It isn't even a case where I drink water and five minutes later I'm parched again—it's more like I can physically swallow all the water I want, but the sensation of thirst just won't leave me alone. I'll finish half a liter of water and still feel like I'm wandering the Mojave Desert.

Is there any chance this is because I've been slamming a Red Bull every single day for the last three weeks? I had one yesterday, and none today, but still...

I honestly don't know what the deal is.
Except
A few mornings ago, I woke up feeling totally dehydrated. My skin felt dry, and my urine was dark yellow. That's when this whole thing kicked off—the morning before yesterday.

Today I grabbed an Gatorade, maybe that'll help.

I've been Googling diabetes symptoms, but nothing seems to fit perfectly, other than the pure anxiety of thinking it might be that.

And just to be clear, my mouth isn't dry; it's just this constant thirst deep in my stomach.

The Red Bulls definitely have something to do with it. Step up the hydration, cut out the booze and the soda, and stick to light meals.
WATER IS EVERYTHING!!!

Bradley Hill94 said:Hey, I saw this was the info desk, so I figured I'd start here to get an answer.
So, I just got prescribed some unknown 1g tablets for my lungs today.
But I'm running a fever north of 102°F right now. Am I actually allowed to take those along with some Tylenol to bring the fever down? If anyone genuinely doesn't know from personal experience, please don't post just to be 🙂 😕

You're good to go.

jadedriver0 said:The EGD showed a benign cyst, and they performed a biopsy.
They're 28 years old.
So, should they just repeat the EGD?
Thanks a lot.🙂

I’m sticking to my previous opinion on this whole thing. Period.

jadedriver0 said:My cousin ended up in the ER after being hit with intense abdominal pain, weakness, and nausea. They ran a full battery of blood tests, and I'll list everything that came back elevated below.

Leukocytes. A leukocyte count of 11.3? Given that the standard range is only 3.4 to 9.7, that is clearly outside the norm.
MPV. The 11.1 interval falls right between 6.8 and 10.4.
Troponin. That’s the word that sends a chill straight down your spine. It’s one of those medical terms that sounds clinical and detached until you realize it’s basically the red alert signal for your heart. When doctors start talking about troponin levels, they aren't just checking boxes—they're looking for signs of actual damage. It's the "code blue" of blood work. One minute you're feeling a little off, and the next, you're staring at a lab report wondering if your heart is currently throwing a tantando. It's heavy stuff. Absolutely heavy. The gap is 0.025, while the interval is 0.013. That’s the reality.
I’ve been looking over my recent urine analysis results, specifically regarding the leukocyte levels, and frankly, I’m seeing things that don't sit right with me. There's a lot of noise in these reports sometimes, and you really have to dig into the specifics to understand what's actually happening in your body. The range from 5 to 8 is actually quite a massive leap compared to the 0 to 2 bracket. It's not even close.

My MCV and MCH levels have dropped.

They went ahead and ran the tumor markers.

hCG levels: result
The reference interval reads like this:
3rd week of pregnancy.5.8-71.2
4th week of pregnancy.9.5-750
5 weeks pregnant.217-7140
6th week of pregnancy.160-31800
7 weeks pregnant.3700-163560

Chest X-ray and abdominal X-ray both came back clean. Abdominal ultrasound? All good there too. EKG shows a sinus rhythm at 72 bpm with vertical electrical axis, PQ interval at 0.25, and steady final oscillation. Blood pressure is perfectly normal, as well.

Alright, let me lay out exactly what we’re dealing with here so everyone is on the same page. She’s looking at a clear bulbus, plus chronic gastritis—she’s been battling both of those diagnoses for about three years now. On top of that, she’s had a heart murmur since birth and was actually born premature.
She dealt with similar episodes a few years back. Back then, she was struggling with a Becker's cyst on her left leg, and whenever these attacks hit, the vein on the inside of her left arm would swell right up. It’s a recurring nightmare.

We’ve been digging through some medical articles regarding similar situations, and it looks like those troponin levels are definitely pointing toward potential heart or coronary issues.I’m looking for some clarification on these lab results, specifically regarding the tumor markers. No one has actually given me a straight answer about them yet, which is incredibly frustrating. I would also really appreciate some recommendations on what other tests I should get done next. Thanks in advance.

The EKG came back clean, and both the creatine kinase and the MB isoenzyme levels are totally normal.
She isn't pregnant. All the labs came back perfectly normal.
Was an EGD performed back then, along with a biopsy?
How old is he?
You really ought to go back and get that EGD repeated.

lonecanyon8 said:That’s the urinalysis report.
So, this blood work is just this: Antistreptol: 131.

From what I’ve gathered from digging around online, there’s some kind of infection going on in my system. I’ve been trying to connect the dots myself, wondering if it might be a bladder infection or perhaps something wonky happening with my kidneys. I’m currently waiting on the results from my throat and nasal swabs so I can present the whole picture to my doctor and finally get some actual direction on next steps. I’m really hoping it isn't anything serious. 🙄🤷

P.S. My bad—I always seem to skip right over the very first post!

Age: 22
I don't have any major medical history to speak of. I’m currently running some urine tests because of a bladder infection, and I’ve got blood work coming back to check on my stomach—specifically testing for bacteria (which came back negative). There's also this other result that I can't quite wrap my head around; it just says Antistreptol titer 131. I'm still waiting on the throat and nasal swabs to clear up the rest of the situation, too.

Look, they’re telling me these results aren't connected. They say there's no link. But I've managed to connect the dots between this blood work and the urinalysis myself, and frankly, I'm not buying their explanation. I'm looking for a second opinion here...

The first post isn't showing up again! Seriously?
The AST-O results came back clean.
Why on earth did you bother getting a throat swab, a tetanus shot, and all that other stuff? Honestly, everything was already laid out and explained perfectly clearly.
Now we’ve got this whole thing about some bacterium being mentioned—specifically that *Helicobacter pylori* business.
Look, I don't exactly have a crystal ball, am I? And since I'm not sitting right next to you, nor do I possess any psychic powers to read your mind, I have absolutely no way of knowing what your data looks like!
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Robert Green93 said:I have a question regarding my grandmother.
He’s 75 years old, and this is what the lab results from a few days ago show.
I see you've got elevated levels of creatine and urea on your labs. How exactly are we supposed to fix that?

My red blood cell count looks fine, but my hemoglobin and hematocrit levels are sitting way too low.
How on earth am I supposed to fix this?

They’re pumping her full of meds and just completely screwing her over!
My grandmother actually drinks quail eggs every single morning.
Her appetite is practically non-existent. And right now? Her blood pressure is bottoming out and she’s completely out of it, just totally unresponsive.
The doctors there aren't telling her a damn thing; they just run these endless tests and then nothing happens. No info, no clarity. Just silence.

Honestly, when it comes to what happened while she was in the hospital, I don't even have the energy to write it all down.🙂

Sorry for the long-winded post.

Here is the scan of the results:

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Look, you need to list EVERY SINGLE DIAGNOSIS, without exception,, along with the symptoms or the reason for testing,AND THE THERAPY—THE EXACT MEDICATIONS SHE IS TAKING.
I see the creatinine and urea levels are quite high. How do we fix that?Dialysis? But she doesn't meet the criteria for that yet.
The erythrocyte count looks fine, but the hemoglobin and hematocrit are low.
How do we address this? It depends on other test results, such as MCV, Fe, UIBC, ferritin, B12, and folate. Given that the MCV is low here, we're looking at hypochromic anemia.
They have her on some medications... There are about 500 drugs listed under basic and supplemental insurance coverage, plus those outside the system like Lupocet or Nexium—now I actually need to know which ones specifically.
There are also roughly 2,000 different diagnoses according to the ICD.
The labs point toward Stage II-III renal insufficiency.

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Amy Edwards60 said:I'm asking about my grandmother. She's 79, and she was diagnosed with her condition 20 years ago. Her current regimen includes Litalir, Martefarin, and for her heart, she takes Lanitop, Korderon, and Fursemid. Her last hospital stay was on July 9th of this year. She was discharged with a diagnosis of Polycythemia Vera (D45). The notes mention: liver is palpable/red, abdomen is soft but there's slight tenderness upon palpation under the right costal margin, spleen isn't palpable, and there's noticeable edema in the lower legs. Blood pressure was 80/60. Her latest labs: RBC 3.07, HGB 106, MCV 102.6, MCH 34.5, MCHC 337, RDW-CV 18.7, WBC 22.5, Platelets 392, Hematocrit 0.51, PCV 1.49, INR 1.47.

Based on the clinical picture, it looks like she's dealing with AFib.
They really need to double-check her kidney function—especially given the Fursemid and methyl digoxin—and run a full panel on electrolytes (K, Na, Mg, Ca) because of the furosemide. Plus, they should check the blood concentration levels for Lantop. And an EKG is non-negotiable.
Looking at those specific lab values—creatinine, urea, potassium, hematocrit, and INR—all the medication dosages need to be carefully titrated.