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These approaches might not work. It may not be possible to stop using all medications that cause anemia. Two additional treatments are injections of EPO and transfusions. EPO (erythropoietin) stimulates the production of red blood cells. In 1985, scientists learned how to make synthetic EPO. It is injected under the skin, usually once a week. The most common brand of EPO is Procrit. In 2011 the FDA warned that using Procrit can increase the...

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Iron Anemia

Mr. Molaghan,Are the signs or symptoms of iron deficient anemia different from HIV related anemia? If so what are the symptoms of iron deficient anemia? Also what are the symptoms related to vitamin B-12 deficiency? Sorry to hit you with 3...

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

San Francisco General Hospital

HelloThe symptoms of anemia vary with the degree and rate of red blood cell depletion. Individuals with mild anemia may have no symptoms. The symptoms of iron deficiency anemia, B-12 deficiency, and HIV related anemia are similar, unless the source... Read more »

fatigue and anemia

how is fatigue related to anemia...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello,Anemia (low hemoglobin/low red blood cell count) can be associated with many symptoms. One of the most common is fatigue. (See below.)Dr. Bobymptoms of anemia Nov 29, 2003Hi all. My girlfriend and I both think she is anemic, she is going into... Read more »

Symptoms of anemia

Hi all. My girlfriend and I both think she is anemic, she is going into get tested this week at our university. About the time we think she became anemic her vagina had a foul taste. This might sound crude, sorry but i was wondering if this in fact...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello,Anemia can cause a whole array of symptoms, such as fatigue, exercise intolerance, rapid heartbeat, shortness of breath, dizziness, difficultly concentrating, headaches, and decreased sex drive. However, if "lunch at the Y" is foul... Read more »

Anemia

Was anemia as common with HIV patients back in the early days of the "epidemic" as it is now with all the cocktail therapies being used?P.S. I think you're extremely HOT!...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello,Bet you say that to all the experts on this website just to increase the chances we'll post a reply to your question. Well, as you can see, that tactic works very well, because here I am answering!Anemia has been quite common throughout... Read more »

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can some1 recently infected devlope anemia? does 1 get this early during hiv or is it later in the disease?

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Anemia y VIH

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Es cierto que la anemia les da a los enfermos con VIH en cualquier estado de la enfermedad, asi lo dijo los doctores Steve y Santana, pero estar con anemia no significa que uno este con VIH. Tambien los retrovirales suelen provocar anemia en algunos... Read more »

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