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I have grade 2 scariolitis (as) and i take no medication. i have low hemoglobin 118, low mch 27.2 and high rdw which came on suddenly. my blood count was normal six weeks ago, except the low potassium level of 3.3. could i have aoi anemia or inflammation?
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Lottsa important: Issues here: a good rheumatologist can likely get at the bases of all of this. See my book "maximum healing" &my www.Thepmc.Org website. You may need to see a hematologist also but i suspect not.
Answered 10/4/2013
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Needs work up: It can be from chronic infalmmatory disease or medications, if you are on nsaids you may be bleeding form GI tract. You nee dot have work up for anemia, see you priamry or ask to be referred to hematology.
Answered 6/10/2014
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I got my blood work done six years ago and it was normal. Now I have low hemoglobin, low MCH, high RDW and low potassium. I have dizziness, bouts of rapid heart rate and heart palpitations. I have normal cardiac workup. Could it be because of bleeding? Is
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What type of anemia has elevated rdw-cv, normal mcv, low mch, low mchc and low hemoglobin? Iron is normal range.
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