I'm not a vampire, and I don't want anyone else's blood

[Rain2Rinse]

I just came back from my OB/ gyn and from getting lab work. My hemoglobin is incredibly low, as is my ferratin levels. My Dr. said that I need a transfusion. I am not interested. I don't do other people's blood, plasma, organs, donating.... more power to those that give and receive. It isn't for me though.

So, is there anything that I can do to elevate these levels myself?

[sleepy_in_va]

I have no clue but good luck to you!

[Bmat]

Ask your doctor or another doctor. Explain your objections and ask what you can do to avoid needing a transfusion. Sometimes medication can help raise hemoglobin, and red meats, it seems to me. But talk to the doctor. If your levels are dangerously low, it could be harming you- but your doctor should have explained why the levels need to be elevated. Good luck!

[jpalmer]

Raising your levels quickly...eat things high in iron...like raisons, clams, tofu...drinking things high in iron and vitamins like fruit smoothies (blueberries, strawberries, bananas, oranges)...these are just a few off the top of my head...i will have to do a little research...

[Mama2lilGarrett]

 bump!! Hope you get some answers =]