I was at the doctor and they told me I have high hemoglobin....?!
Question: I have been tested 3x's in the past 3 months. I am female and the level has been 18. My PCP has referred my to a Hematologist/Oncologist who I go to see Monday. And I'm scared.
I am 22 and was also put on high blood pressure medicine last week. I am 5'3, 145lbs and feel just fine. Not having any pain or anything.
And I'm not on steroids, and don't live at crazy high altitude, so those things are ruled out. And, I feel fine!
What is causing this?
Thanks! I'm really worried!
Also could hemacromatosis be the cause? My grandfather had that.
oh ya and i dont smoke.
Answers: I have been tested 3x's in the past 3 months. I am female and the level has been 18. My PCP has referred my to a Hematologist/Oncologist who I go to see Monday. And I'm scared.
I am 22 and was also put on high blood pressure medicine last week. I am 5'3, 145lbs and feel just fine. Not having any pain or anything.
And I'm not on steroids, and don't live at crazy high altitude, so those things are ruled out. And, I feel fine!
What is causing this?
Thanks! I'm really worried!
Also could hemacromatosis be the cause? My grandfather had that.
oh ya and i dont smoke.
First thing is first. Try to remain calm. There is no need to get yourself even more worked up when you are already taking a medication for high blood pressure (Hypertension).
What other symptoms are you having? This could easily be a precautionary measure that your PCP is taking. It is possible that you could be having a side effect to your high blood pressure medication.
It is also possible that it could be related to the condition you pointed out. It could also be a symptom of diabetes. It could be a symptom of something else.
HOWEVER, it is important to know that we all face symptoms daily for things that could be moderate or severe conditions. More often then not, these symptoms are just minor concerns. It is critical that you dont over-worry. I believe in the saying that you can worry yourself sick. Dont do that to yourself!
I supplied you with the link to Wikipedia for the description on the disorder your grandfather had.
I also supplied you with links to a website I am working on. I have put together information on high blood pressure, diabetes and other conditions you may have interest in. You can learn what the conditions are, what causes them and what you might be able to do to help yourself.
Feel free to contact me if you need any more support or info.
Best wishes,
Michael
www.the-truth-about-goji.com
you need to discuss your concerns with your hematologist -not Yahoo.
i believe that u are eating to much iron. Cause see with me my iron is to low and i get tired easy. With u u are eating to much iron and your iron is to high. I think they are like sending u to a nutritionist or something