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Help with CBC results?Im a 30y/o white female, 52, 138lbs. I used to stay very active, workout consistently. I never drink or smoke, and the only meds Im on is Fluoxetine 60mg for clinical OCD diagnosed several years ago.For the past 8 months I have had severe fatigue, breathlessness, irritability, exercise intolerance, sleep disturbances, heart palpitations and it seems I am constantly ill from flus or colds.Bloodwork initially showed low ferritin so we assumed it was that and did iron infusions. My b12, folate and T4 and Vitamin D were all normal. My reticulocyte count was quite low previous to the infusions and after treatment, its still low. From what my doctor understands, the absolute reticulocyte count should have risen substantially (even elevated) in response to the iron infusions as it would help my bone marrow get stimulated to make more red blood cells.Why would this be? My doctor is sending me to Hematology Oncology because she doesnt like the blood work results either, but my appointment is 2 months out due to living in a remote region of the country (US). Can anyone help me decipher what all this means? (I will put link to pic of labs)
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What date did you get an iron infusion.
Is this Lymphoma/ some type of Blood cancer25.Male.HIV undetectable. My HIV provider is very concerned regarding abnormalities found repeatedly on my labs since the start of the year. Previously, my CD4 Poz Lymph usually stayed in the 30s range. However this past year, that range has consistently been dropping. First 22; then 19, and 16... Since last summer, I have had a full workup related to abdominal pain, migraines and muscle weakness/discomfort and current severe rectal pain. My provider has expressed her concern regarding this and has now referred me out for a hematology/oncology consult. There is a history of blood disorders including blood related cancers on my dads side of the family. Can you give me any insight or advice on what I may be dealing with here? It would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.
See what the haematologists say but I wouldnt be particularly concerned if your CD4% is lower, because your absolute lymphocyte count is high. When your lymphocyte count comes down your CD4 % will increase. I dont know why your lymphocyte count is (a bit) higher than normal, but its not usually anything concerning.The most important thing is that you are continuously undetectable on HIV viral load.