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How realistic is my goal?

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russell158
russell158

By the end of the year I want to be at a normal haemoglobin of 120. It's currently at 80 due to nosebleeds but I'm determined to get my HB levels to rise back to normal. I'm fed up of doctors telling me that for normal people my levels are awful but for me 80 is good, I don't want 80 to be good. I want to be at 120 like everyone else.

So I'm currently on ferrous sulphate 3 x day and folic acid 1 x day. I'm taking them with orange juice and eating fortified foods.

Is there anyway I can get my iron levels to rise and create more blood?

Is my goal realistically possible?

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  • jace81824
    jace81824 russell158

    Posted

    HI Russell, has it been determine why you are having nosebleeds? If not; I would say that you might want to investigate that. It isn't normal to have frequent nose bleeds...if it was we would all be experiencing that. While taking supplements to bring your numbers up is a good idea it may simply mask an underlying problem. It's always good practice to find the source of the problem rather than just treat the symptoms. In answer to your question...your numbers won't take long to climb provided your nosebleeds are not too frequent, three months of supplements should certainly give you a good count.

    • russell158
      russell158 jace81824

      Posted

      They think it's connected to me having Henoch-Scholien Purpura 3 years ago. I've had it cauterised and packed but it still bleeds. They are looking into getting me TXA just for my nose. I hope it works

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