Fuk....is anyone Anemic?

CBI_2 · 03-02-2009, 05:44 PM

Great news! Will keep you in my prayers.

03-03-2009, 07:53 AM

Thank you guys!

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Originally Posted by 68TriShield

oh yea,I was diagnosed in 1991.Sulfur drugs and a bi-annual Colonoscopy keeps me kicking

Good to hear Dave!

03-04-2009, 12:12 PM

So, I was thinking about this....want to know something....I just realized that now that I have the blood of 3 strangers coursing through my veins (and hopefully not trickling out of my body like my own blood was doing) and even though they do testing & screen the blood and it's so much better than in the '80's, it's not 100% safe.

Of course, that's why I was initially concerned about having to get the transfusions and why my mother was having a conniption fit demanding on the telephone while I was in the ER that I only accept 1 unit even though the Doc was recommending (read: telling me) that I take 3. Yes, I'm a 36 year old man.

So now I have to pretend like I'm in college again and whip out a damn rubber every time I want to have relations with my wife....in the short amount of time I have before our kid is born in September at which point I'll likely never have $ex again.

What's a feller to do!!!

(and yes, I know, I'll have to get a dang HIV test and then I'll be all good to go, I'm just being overly dramatic

)

But it woulda been nice if the Doc had said, you know, with your pregnant wife, you should use protection until you know for sure...

Anybody else realize this predicament after gettin' somebody's else's blood in 'ya?

03-04-2009, 12:20 PM

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Originally Posted by MithShrike

Glad to hear you're OK. Sounds like a lot of fun in the past few days for you. Yep, fiber and a better diet man, it's really important.

Oh, hey Matt...what about spicy food? Is it that bad for you? I eat spicy all the freakin' time!

Wolfgang · 03-04-2009, 12:24 PM

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Originally Posted by mrreindeer

Oh, hey Matt...what about spicy food? Is it that bad for you? I eat spicy all the freakin' time!

You should be ok as long as you arent eating spicy curry and beans followed by sunflower seeds shells and all........

Seriously I hope you are douing better. I was Anemic for a long time while i was on Dialysis waiting for my kidney. All the docs made me do was give myself a shot once a month to boost the RBC count. I believe it was called "aranesp" ask your doc about it.

03-04-2009, 12:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Wolfgang

You should be ok as long as you arent eating spicy curry and beans followed by sunflower seeds shells and all........

[puts down spoon (or whatever the hell utensil I'm using for this slop)] Uh....NOPE, not any more!

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Originally Posted by Wolfgang

Seriously I hope you are douing better. I was Anemic for a long time while i was on Dialysis waiting for my kidney. All the docs made me do was give myself a shot once a month to boost the RBC count. I believe it was called "aranesp" ask your doc about it.

Thank you very much; I'm glad you're doing better too and I am doing better....I've kinda figured out a 'routine' that I hope will continue to work for me....pills, fiber, water, diet high in iron & fiber, bathroom and less hanging out with vampires, etc. I'll check out the aranesp; thanks!

Genetic Defect · 03-04-2009, 10:38 PM

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Originally Posted by mrreindeer

So, I was thinking about this....want to know something....I just realized that now that I have the blood of 3 strangers coursing through my veins (and hopefully not trickling out of my body like my own blood was doing) and even though they do testing & screen the blood and it's so much better than in the '80's, it's not 100% safe.

Of course, that's why I was initially concerned about having to get the transfusions and why my mother was having a conniption fit demanding on the telephone while I was in the ER that I only accept 1 unit even though the Doc was recommending (read: telling me) that I take 3. Yes, I'm a 36 year old man.

So now I have to pretend like I'm in college again and whip out a damn rubber every time I want to have relations with my wife....in the short amount of time I have before our kid is born in September at which point I'll likely never have $ex again.

What's a feller to do!!!

(and yes, I know, I'll have to get a dang HIV test and then I'll be all good to go, I'm just being overly dramatic

)

But it woulda been nice if the Doc had said, you know, with your pregnant wife, you should use protection until you know for sure...

Anybody else realize this predicament after gettin' somebody's else's blood in 'ya?

geezer

03-11-2009, 09:33 AM

Shoot, does anyone know if you can fly with anemia or if I should be concerned at all? (and about going to Mexico next month....Cabo)

I haven't had a test since I left the hospital on the 28th and I've got a Doc's appt. next week but I have to book this bachelor party trip now. And I'm having a devil of a time finding info on flying with anemia online.

Appreciate any help; thanks!

kaisersozei · 03-11-2009, 09:48 AM

Just throw a few pints of blood in your carry-on. They usually don't mind.

03-11-2009, 10:15 AM

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Originally Posted by kaisersozei

Just throw a few pints of blood in your carry-on. They usually don't mind.

Sailkat · 03-11-2009, 11:24 AM

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Originally Posted by mrreindeer

Shoot, does anyone know if you can fly with anemia or if I should be concerned at all? (and about going to Mexico next month....Cabo)

I haven't had a test since I left the hospital on the 28th and I've got a Doc's appt. next week but I have to book this bachelor party trip now. And I'm having a devil of a time finding info on flying with anemia online.

Appreciate any help; thanks!

Give your doctor a call. If anything, the concern would not be the flying, but being in Mexico if you are not healthy.

03-11-2009, 11:52 AM

Thank you Kat; will do.

03-12-2009, 09:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Sailkat

Give your doctor a call. If anything, the concern would not be the flying, but being in Mexico if you are not healthy.

Especially if you happen to need more blood.

If your doc says you are good to go, don't forget travel insurance.

Hope you are able to go and that you have a safe and fun trip.

rizzle · 03-12-2009, 08:43 AM

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Originally Posted by mrreindeer

Shoot, does anyone know if you can fly with anemia or if I should be concerned at all? (and about going to Mexico next month....Cabo)

I haven't had a test since I left the hospital on the 28th and I've got a Doc's appt. next week but I have to book this bachelor party trip now. And I'm having a devil of a time finding info on flying with anemia online.

Appreciate any help; thanks!

You're welcome...

Hey, it works for vampires.

03-12-2009, 08:54 AM

Hahhaaha, I'll pack some, thanks for the heads' up.

I just re-read what I typed....thought I wrote 'enema'....yikes.

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mrreindeer Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Fuk....is anyone Anemic? So, I was thinking about this....want to know something....I just realized that now that I have the blood of 3 strangers coursing through my veins (and hopefully not trickling out of my body like my own blood was doing) and even though they do testing & screen the blood and it's so much better than in the '80's, it's not 100% safe. Of course, that's why I was initially concerned about having to get the transfusions and why my mother was having a conniption fit demanding on the telephone while I was in the ER that I only accept 1 unit even though the Doc was recommending (read: telling me) that I take 3. Yes, I'm a 36 year old man. So now I have to pretend like I'm in college again and whip out a damn rubber every time I want to have relations with my wife....in the short amount of time I have before our kid is born in September at which point I'll likely never have $ex again. What's a feller to do!!! (and yes, I know, I'll have to get a dang HIV test and then I'll be all good to go, I'm just being overly dramatic ) But it woulda been nice if the Doc had said, you know, with your pregnant wife, you should use protection until you know for sure... Anybody else realize this predicament after gettin' somebody's else's blood in 'ya? Last edited by mrreindeer; 03-04-2009 at 12:20 PM.

03-11-2009, 09:33 AM	#8
mrreindeer Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Fuk....is anyone Anemic? Shoot, does anyone know if you can fly with anemia or if I should be concerned at all? (and about going to Mexico next month....Cabo) I haven't had a test since I left the hospital on the 28th and I've got a Doc's appt. next week but I have to book this bachelor party trip now. And I'm having a devil of a time finding info on flying with anemia online. Appreciate any help; thanks!

03-11-2009, 09:48 AM	#9
kaisersozei The Homebrew Hammer Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Gerard Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 3,183 Trading: (40)	Re: Fuk....is anyone Anemic? Just throw a few pints of blood in your carry-on. They usually don't mind. __________________

03-11-2009, 11:52 AM	#12
mrreindeer Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Fuk....is anyone Anemic? Thank you Kat; will do.

03-12-2009, 08:54 AM	#15
mrreindeer Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Fuk....is anyone Anemic? Hahhaaha, I'll pack some, thanks for the heads' up. I just re-read what I typed....thought I wrote 'enema'....yikes.