Anemia

Drug Category

Anemia (/nimi/; also spelled anaemia and anæmia; from Ancient Greek: ναιμα anaimia, meaning lack of blood, from ν- an-, "not" + αμα haima, "blood") is a decrease in number of red blood cells (RBCs) or less than the normal quantity of hemoglobin in the blood.[1][2] However, it can include decreased oxygen-binding ability of each hemoglobin molecule due to deformity or lack in numerical development as in some other types of hemoglobin deficiency...

I was perscribed this medication for an extreme case of impetigo and scarlet fever, along with a topical medication. I was completly unaware of the side effects of the medication and the interactions. I am anemic, and have been experiencing many of the side effects that this medication can cause, but I am worried about what could possibly happen because of my anemia (its actually iorn & folic acid deficient) does anyone know what can result from taking this medication with this condition? any help is greatly appreciated.....

I had a gastric bypass in 2001. I have anemia now and someone told me that in order for iron to be absorbed, there must be presence of acid in stomach. After bypass there is no gastric acid present. Is this true? Has anyone else had this problem? And if so, how is it treated ## If there were no gastric acid, then you would not be able to digest and absorb any food/nutrients. I suggest you speak to your doctor. ## You have plenty of acid. Enough that acid ate thru my staple line, ate 6 holes in my pouch and stomach, and I take 3 Rx of antacids. ## From what I've read, iron does need gastric acid to be absorbed. The way my surgeon explained it (14 years ago), the part of the stomach used to make the pouch is less elastic and produces less acid. And, my GI doctor said the bypassed part...

4 REPLIES

I've been on Aggrenox for 10 months and I'm severely anemic and getting iron infusions! I believe the aspirin in it causes bleeding. I cant take Plavix, so I don't know what they're going to put me on. I have muscle and joint problems too. ## What do you take it for? Specifically to prevent stroke, or just as a blood thinner? If it is just as a blood thinner, there may be other options, such as Warfarin. ## I take it to prevent a stroke, had one in Jan 2010, and while on plavix had a tia in July 2011, then Dec 2011 had a stroke to my optic nerve in my right eye! I do not want to be on a blood thinner, had my 4th infusion yesterday and got 5 more to go! Aggrenox makes my muscles weak, there has to be something else that doesn't make you anemic? scared to go off of cau...

3 REPLIES

I was diagnosed with anemia following a recent blood test. I was given ferrous sulphate tablets to increase my iron levels. When I started them, and for the first time, I got really bad flatulence and belching, which felt that it was started from below my stomach (it smelt and tasted like that!) As it was so antisocial, I stopped taking the tablets, and the problem went away. The only trouble is that, now, if I eat anything which is iron rich (like red meat), I get the same problem. Is there anything I can do to stop these embarrassing outbursts, other than not eating iron-rich foods?

1. Please i just want to know if there is any beneficial usage of Zincovit for a sickle cell anemia patients. 2. Can zincovit help in any way in the prevention of crisis or infection associated with the disease. ## What has your doctor recommended? ZIncovit is a nutritional supplement that contains vitamins and minerals, therefore, it is not tested to treat any medical conditions, nor prevent associated complications. ## I have sickle cell anemia, Is it fine to take zincovit tablet?

2 REPLIES

I am living with sickle cell anemia. My doctor for the last 10 years has prescribed me with oxycontin. Now my doctor is changing fields and will ne doing botox treatments and he will not write out anymore prescriptions. Does anyone know of a new doctor I can get my medication from in Las Vegas, Nevada? I do not abuse them but I do need them for server pain I have in my bones. Please help!! ## Have you tried asking them if they have a doctor they can recommend for you? In most situations of this type, doctors will look for someone else too take over their patients, rather than leave them out in the cold. Otherwise, have you considered trying a pain management specialist? That might be your other best option, since they are specially trained in dealing with this type of health problem.

1 REPLY

Was placed on Meloxicam 15mg 3 days ago and symptoms have decreased. Still have some malise, fatigue and minimal pain in fingers hand and wrist. The shoulder neck pain is now very minimal. Awaiting on results of 8 tubes of blood and hand and foot xRays and have return appt to rheumatology on Dec4th. Very concerned of diagnosis no red or swollen joints just the pain and fatigue. I am 54 and take care of myself exercise, eat vegatarian diet and minimize stress! Just needed to vent and share my anxiety of what is the UGLY DIAGNOSIS ## Hello, Debbie! How are you doing? I'm sorry that you're going through such an issue and are so stressed. When will you get the results of the blood work? The symptoms are so vague that it's difficult to even guess what may be causing them. It coul...

1 REPLY

I read somewhere that Metanx should not be taken for neuropathy due to pernicious anemia. Is this correct? I now take Neurontin and sometimes Norco. These meds do not get rid of the pain, they just take the "edge" off of it. Thank you. ## If you take Metanx, it may cause incorrect results on the blood work for Pernicious Anemia, which could lead someone to believe that they no longer have it. So the warning is related to that, since if your condition improves, or worsens, you may not know due to false results. Ref: Folate Information Has your doctor advised you to try Metanx? What dose are you on of the Norco, and Neurontin?

1 REPLY

Tablets to cure anemia ## Ferrous sulfate is the correct name. Basically it is a supplemental form of Iron Salts. You can view more info in the link below... Obviously iron or iron absorption is lacking in the diet. If you want to avoid pills, you should naturally eat more iron rich foods, like spinach, hemp seeds, watermelon, and MANY more. Also try to eat more kiwi for their high vitamin C content. It is much higher than oranges and will help with iron absorption issues. There are a vast number of other foods with similar properties to help you naturally if this is the route you choose to take. Please post back if you have any other questions or comments to add.

1 REPLY

pill for iron deficiency, anemia maybe otc ## ferrous sulfate ## In regards to these, this is just the chemical name for an iron supplement, there are both prescription and non-prescription supplements that are available. The appropriate one depends on how low someone's iron levels are, when tested. And there are also some conditions where adding additional iron is contraindicated and too much of it can be very dangerous, so please check with your doctor, before adding it. It can also cause side effects, such as nausea, joint aches, darkened stool and constipation. Are there any comments or questions?

2 REPLIES

Recientemente tuve anemia causada por perdida excesiva de sangre vaginal. Me pusieron 1200 cc de sangre A+ y me hicieron un legrado. Me indicaron tomar Hematron AF dos veces al dia. Quiero saber que tan tolerable y efectivo es, pues lo repito mucho y eso me resulta algo desagradable. ## Hematron-AF es sólo un suplemento alimenticio que contiene vitaminas, minerales y hierro, por lo que se destina a prevenir la anemia se repitan. Puede causar náuseas y estreñimiento, cuando lo toma. ¿Ha discutido su uso continuo, con su médico? ## Estuve tomando hematron-AF porque me diagnosticaron anemia.Ahora que me subio la hemoglobina la tengo que seguir tomando? ## Esa hematron estriñe?

3 REPLIES

Prescribed because of anemia. It is maroon tablet with Ther-Rx on the front, and 197 on the back. I am anemic, have PCOS, migraines, depression, heart murmur, kidney stones, chronic back pain that is not known why, asthma, diabetes, gallbladder removed, still nauseaus ## Here's a link with some more information: Chromagen Forte Click Here

1 REPLY

I have chronic anemia from Crohn's disease and we decided to do Venofer this year to address my anemia. I did like 10, 200mg infusions and my HGB was declining the whole time. Long story short, I had to go on Prednisone, switch GI docs, go on Remicade and Cellcept to get disease under control. Then we started with the Injectafer. The first two infusions went fine. I started feeling much better. After a couple of months my iron had dipped again below range and we decided to do another 2 Injectafer infusions. The infusions themselves went fine. It was around then that my body started hurting all over. My neck, back, elbows, knees, feet, etc. My GI doc thought I had developed antibodies to the Remicade so we tested for that and I have no antibodies. Now I suspect the Injectafer is the ...

8 REPLIES

i have hemolytic anemia and lupis and fribromaigla should i be taking this? is this a sulfur drug? why is it making me feel so bad? ## Nitrofurantoin monohydrate macrocrystals is usually used in treating urinary tract infections...so it seems that this is the wrong medication for your conditions. Ultimately, I would suggest researching a medication before taking it next time, as it could be very detrimental to your health if you have no reason to take it. The side effects of this drug in particular can also be very harsh, which may explain why you aren't feeling well. You can read up more on the side effects by following the link below: You'll definitely want to consider going to a medical doctor or naturopathic doctor for your hemolytic anemia, lupus, and fibromyalgia, rather t...

4 REPLIES

I suffer from sickle cell anemia an have chronic pain I take 80mg oxycontin but ever since new ones came out they don't last as long as old ones do it's not fair that people like me and others that suffer from chronic pain have to get short end of the stick. I think you should make old formula available for people with our pain somehow and those without chronic pain take new ones. Sincerely John H Franklin ## Thanks for your post, John and I am very sorry to read of what you are going through, however, this site does not manufacture, nor sell any medications. this is an information only website. The proper places to report your problem to would be the FDA and Purdue Pharma, that company that manufactures Oxycontin. You can read them at the following numbers: Purdue Pharma number...

2 REPLIES

My wife is been sick since childhood with chronic anemia and deficit iron absorption when her period comes was for more than 10 days with a lot of hemorrhage and drop her to the hospital to stopped now since she is been taking Immunocal her condition has been improve a lot and is in the Physician Desk Reference (PDR) is been scientific prove to work on u immune system by increasing u gluthatione ## Methods of oral cystine delivery: Immunocal® is a specially prepared whey protein isolate which contains the thermolabile proteins serum albumin, alpha lactalbumin and lactoferrin. It is a patented form of bio-active, un-denatured whey protein isolate, and is described as a 'cystine delivery vehicle' and 'Glutathione precursor' by the Physicians' Desk Reference ...

2 REPLIES

I have sickle cell anemia and our pain is up there with cancer, 10+ scale but they treat us like 2nd class citizen buttmy problem today is that I'm noticing that the more I'm taking my 30mg Roxycodones 2 every 4 hours as needed and the pain is excruciating and getting so much worse. Too the point that everytime i take them u have worse horrible back pain. It's pass a scale of 1-10. It's ER bad. And retaking them again makes it 100x worse And ibepherofen and Tylenol ain't helping. Has any one heard odd this or does anyone have any advice. Please mutt whole left lower half is killing me and it keeps repeating itself every single day in till I have to rush to the hospital and get iv pain meds or myself to sleep for hours until it goes away on its own. I'mon my way t...

17 REPLIES

Dears, My father is suffering from Hemolitic anemia and MDS. he is 70 years old. he has been on Vidaza treatmnet for 3 months (3 cycles achived). the only improvement he showed is that he didnt need for the past month only, any blood or paletets. but the paletets count did not increase. my quetion is shall we proceed with Vidaza treatment for 6 or 9 months as i read on several websites? or since he didnt show any improvements means he is not responding to Vidaza and shall be stopped? please advise.. and if any other alternative please advise also. thank you Regards ## Would somebody please reply on my previous post! thx in advance ## What has his doctor advised? When it comes to such a serious medical condition, the best and safest approach is to follow the advice and instructions of a ...

3 REPLIES

iron supplements available for iron deficiency anemia ## what name is the iron ingredient in nephplex rx, and how much ## Looking for the liquid iron supplement Fe-Sol ## A child developed a rash after taking polymalose thenferrus sulfate and finally sangobion (ferris glutinate)... It started on the leg then on the arm and went away within an hour... What's up? The child also had breathlessness at times but the rashes are itchy and worrisome.

3 REPLIES