Male Low Hemoglobin Count HIV+

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HIV+ Woman with Low Hemoglobin count

I recently had a low hemoglobin count. But it could be that I was feeling worn out that day. I've always been borderline anemic (even before I was diagnosed with HIV). I'm a vegetarian and when the count was taken it was one week after my...

Response from J. B. Molaghan, N.P., A.C.R.N.

San Francisco General Hospital

HelloYou could have been feeling worn out that day because your hemoglobin level was low. Borderline anemia sometimes occurs in women during the menstrual period. The fact that you are vegetarian does increase the chance of becoming iron deficient,... Read more »

male- hemoglobin-12.6

Dr. Frascino-for the past 3 months I have been exhausted- My definition of exhaustion is after 10 hours of sleep not having the energy to wash dishes-I am 46-vl-2k-t-cells 215-I was just informed that I am anemic with a hemogloblin count of 12.6. Is...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello, Yes, you are anemic. The normal range of hemoglobin for men is 14-18 g/dL (12-16 g/dL for women). Is this "reason enough" to request an appointment with your HIV specialist? Absofrickinlutely! In fact, just being exhausted is reason... Read more »

low hemoglobin but normal iron, B12 levels

Hi Dr. Bob,I am a 39 yr old woman with HIV (I guess technically AIDS). I am undetectable and have 400 CD4 cells (was once down to 10 when I had MAC in 1996). Anyway, my hemoglobin is 87 and my energy is rock bottom. In November my hemoglobin was...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello Kathleen,The normal range for hemoglobin in women is 12-16 g/dL. You've dropped from 11.4 to 8.7 g/dL over recent months. No wonder your energy level has hit "rock bottom." You might also be experiencing other symptoms... Read more »

Low Hemoglobin

Hello - I was recently hospitalized because of a dangerously low hemoglobin (4.0) I have been taking combivir and sustiva for about 11 weeks. My diagnosis was in mid June 2006 with an undectable CD4 count and vial load of 260,000. Two weeks ago my...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello,There are at least three (probably more) potential reasons for you to have HIV-associated anemia:1. Parvovirus B19. In folks with severely compromised immune systems, parvovirus B19 can cause a significant and recurrent anemia. This is best... Read more »

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