Well, on Monday I went in for a blood test and at 5pm that night we got a call that my Hemoglobin went to 9.2, which is the highest it has been in over a month. The case manager said she was going to check with the Dr and see if he still thought I should get another transfusion, or was I OK at that level. It may be that high because of the transfusion (which I got on Friday and Saturday), or it could be because I am now creating my own red blood cells.
Today got a call that the Dr would like it to be above 10, so yes, another transfusion is in order. But the draw they took on Saturday for the type and cross match was no good, so I had to drive to La Jolla today and have them draw blood. Quick trip, just down and back.
Then got a call at 5pm saying the blood was ready, and for me to come in on Wed at 9am to get two more units of blood.
Also, have another round of IVIG on Tuesday of next week, along with a Dr. appt. on that day.
So if the red blood cells are kicking in and I remain around 10, then I wouldn't have any more transfusions, and I would be on a 2 week cycle of IVIG for 6 rounds, with probably more chemo in January.
Today I actually feel pretty good and went out to the store on my way back from La Jolla. I have some good days, and on some days not so good. It seems to go up and down. Some days I can drive, other days I just don't feel like it. I have actually felt pretty good since Saturday when I got the last unit of the transfusion. I hope this is a continuing trend.
Terry
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