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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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Anadrol for anemia?

Dear Dr. Bob,My doc prescribed anadrol for my anemia and fatigue. Now I've got the worst case of acne imaginable. I've already been through a pimply puberty once and i'm not happy about doing it again. My doc says my anemia is a bit...

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

San Francisco General Hospital

Well here's what we know about this one. Anadrol is oxymetholone a synthetic derivative of testosterone. It therefore has all the effects of testosterone including triggering or aggravating acne. Interestingly oxymetholone enhances the... Read more »

Anemia and heavy menses part 2

Thanx 4 answering my first question, it was really eye opening. My gynechologist's knowledge about HIV and treatment is as good as mine. Should i rather find another gyne who can liase with my HIV specialist?...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi,Your gynecologist should at least consult regularly with your HIV specialist regarding your anemia problem. Your HIV specialist should perform a complete medical evaluation for your anemia. Certainly heavy menstrual bleeding may be a contributing... Read more »

AZT related anemia in developing country

Dear Doctor: My partner (living in Peru) was diagnosed with HIV 2 years ago and started treatment about 3 months ago with Combivir and Efavirenz. His hemoglobin has dropped to 9 and his doctor has changed the AZT component for stavudine (so he will...

Response from Keith Henry, M.D.

University of Minnesota, School of Medicine

I am not confident that if AZT was directly causing the anemia that reexposure to AZT would not happen again. Optimizing vitamin/iron levels may help in some cases. Not all patients develop lipodystrophy problems (mostly fat loss) on stavudine so... Read more »

anemia pill???

Dear Doctor,Just heard in my support group that Procrit is soon coming out in pill form. Is this true? I can't take time off work to go the the doctors for a shot even if it's only once per week. I also hate feeling tired and want to try...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello A,Well, I have good news and bad news for you. First the bad news --, that support group rumor is untrue. Procrit is available only by subcutaneous injection. It is highly unlikely because of the nature of this synthetic hormone that it will... Read more »

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anemia

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

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

Basically, is it possible to devlope anemia less then a year after infection? Read more »

Anemia y VIH

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

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 »

anemia and hiv

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

i read on an anemia website that people with hiv/aids tend to get anemia easily.
is it possible to get anemia from hiv 5 months after exposure/contracting hiv ?
or is this something that only develops in later stages of aids ? Read more »

anemia

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

Hola, tengo varias dudas ms:
1 la anemia puede alargar el periodo ventana?
2 me han salido unos granitos en la espalda que a veces me pican, es un sntoma o es causa del stress?

Ojal todos tengamos salud, gracias Read more »

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