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Can Low Hemoglobin Cause Extreme Tiredness And Fatigue?

I have been suffering from low hemoglobin since late last year. I am on and off anemic. However I have been having extremely below average hemoglobin count. Months ago I received five iron infusions and did not get the desired result from the treatment. The hematologist has referred me to get an ultrasound of my Kidneys and a MRI of my liver recently which the results have come back negative. Tomorrow I will have a bone marrow biopsy and prior to all of that I have been extremely tired and fatigue. I am assuming there is nothing much I can do about how I physically feel especially since I work 8a-5p, Mon- Fri. Will there ever be a moment I ll feel better, physically? I am hoping when they find out exactly what is wrong maybe the next treatment, whatever that may be can bring me back to normal spirits again. I am a 30yr old African American women. At this point I m trying not to expect the worst but I feel like crap often.
Tue, 14 Jun 2016
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Hi
I understand your concern.
Anemia makes you very tired and breathless easily.
Since your liver and kidney are normal and despite iron injections your hemoglobin remains the same. It is most likely some bone marrow pathology. Once you get bone marrow biopsy report, the cause will be identified and proper treatment will be initiated & You will be back to a healthy life soon.
Thank you for contacting HCM.
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Can Low Hemoglobin Cause Extreme Tiredness And Fatigue?

Hi I understand your concern. Anemia makes you very tired and breathless easily. Since your liver and kidney are normal and despite iron injections your hemoglobin remains the same. It is most likely some bone marrow pathology. Once you get bone marrow biopsy report, the cause will be identified and proper treatment will be initiated & You will be back to a healthy life soon. Thank you for contacting HCM.