i'm worried can anyone help

dachshund

Hello everyone
i'm on iron tablets i still have anaemia so the doctor has booked for me to have a gastroscopy and a ct scan bown below.
i'm sorry to ask because its not arther should i have put it on the chit chat page.
thank you i hope everyones having a good day with not too much pain.
joan xx

woodbon

Hi,
Don't worry about asking as I think being aneamic can be related to arthritis, but I'm no medic, just think I read it somewhere when I had a blood test for the same reason. Also, I don't know what painkillers you take but some of them can cause some bleeding or an ulcer in the tummy and again don't worry, if that is the case you may need antibiotics to clear it up.
Ulcers are easy to treat these days!
Hope that helps. Good luck with the tests!
Love Sue

dachshund

Thank you Sue
i'm on lansoprazole butrans patches 20 and 10m alendronic
acid once a week co-co when needed and blood presure tabs
i hope you are having a good day.
joan xx

marrianne

Hi Joan,I am sorry you are worried ,you always give so much support on here, wondering about pernicous anemia .....thats something to do with vit b 12 rather than anemia ...iron de pleted .Marrianne.

elnafinn

Please don't worry, Joan, you have arthritis and have been on the forum for a long time so you have many friends on here. Unfortunately, arthritis does not often stay on its own as we grow older. We get other ailments to add to the list. :roll:

You are being looked after, by your caring gp who is on the case with referring you.

If you wish to chat about it, by all means start a thread like you have done on the LWA.

Love
Elna x

mig

I can't help but am sending positive vibes and hugs (((()))).Mig

dreamdaisy

I think this is the right forum, dachshund, it's medical after all. Anaemia does not clear up that quickly, for me it's taken up to six months. I think it's good they're checking things out my lovely, please don't fret too much. We'll be there with you. (((()))) DD

dachshund

Thank you Marrianne Elna Mig DD
thank you for your kind words you are all so kind and helpfull.
i hope you are all having a good day with not too much pain.
take care all.
joan xx

barbara12

Hello Joan
You can post wherever you want, I think you will get more answers on here than chitchat.
I would imagine the scans are to check if there are any ulcers, but like DD says sometimes it hard to get anaemia under control, I will say one thing you are getting good treatment, so you try and leave the worrying to them.
Hopefully they will be able to put your mind at rest after the scan
You take care of yourself...and here some hugs for you ((((()))) xx

stickywicket

I have regular blood tests because of my RA medication. About 3 years ago they showed I was anaemic and my GP put me on iron pills and arranged for a gastroscopy although my rheumatologist said he wouldn’t have bothered. My GP said it was routine with someone my age :shock: who was anaemic, just to ensure there was no bleeding.

The gastroscopy was clear so then she arranged a colonoscopy . That was clear too but they couldn’t get the camera all the way as, apparently, I have a long, loopy colon. So then, to be absolutely sure, she arranged a barium enema to check out the other bit.

They all came back clear and, by this time, the iron tablets had got my iron levels back to normal again.

I’d guess that, with you, as with me Joan, they’re just being very careful. ((()))

tkachev

I'm also on iron tablets and have been for about 10 years. I'm not aware of having any reviews but I suppose I am monitored through my monthly blood tests. It is a shame they didn't put your mind at rest when they booked the scan and gastroscopy.

Elizabeth

tjt6768

no advice hun but some YORKSHIRE BLOKEY HUGS..

frogmorton

Hi Joan

I am so sorry you are worried because i don't want our Joan worried :shock:

I am GLAD you are having the test done (my husband has had both ends done and far preferred this end )

Once it's done they will be able to eliminate soem causes and it is so better safe than sorry.

I am sure it's the arthritis though - I am always anaemic too :?

Love and hugs

Toni xxx

dachshund

Thank you Barbara Stickyw Elizabeth Tjt Toni
thank you thats put my mind at rest i go on tues for the ct scan below.
take care i hope you are all having a good day.
joan xx

barbara12

Joan I will be in your pocket on Tuesday....and I promise to be good....will bring lots of sweets...any excuse really...xxxx

dachshund

Thank you Barbara.
i know its near 11 oclock i'm waiting for the letter they phoned to book the ap yesterday.
i do not know when the other one is yet.
i dont mine what sweets you bring i shall have some nuts.
joan xx

dreamdaisy

Tuesday? (DD consults her diary.) Yup, all clear so I'll be with you my lovely. ((()))

PS Is it OK to bring cashews? I love cashews and will happily share.

valval

dreamdaisy wrote:

Tuesday? (DD consults her diary.) Yup, all clear so I'll be with you my lovely. ((()))

PS Is it OK to bring cashews? I love cashews and will happily share.

if you shareing i will be there love them
good luck val

dachshund

Hello DD Val.
thank you i will have a bag of cashews i love them as well as a few dry roasted.
take care and have a lovely weekend both.
joan xx

hileena111

Hi Joan
Sorry I'm just catching up with this {in fact with all posts} I've been away for a week
Of course its OK to post here....you have arthritis haven't you?
I think an awful lot of us suffer from anaemia....I know I do.
I'll be in your pocket on Tues
Love
Hileena

frogmorton

Count me in for Tuesday Joan

I'll make sure they are gentle with 'our Joan'

love

Toni xxx

(PS. The other day the youngest daughter saw a birthday card waiting to be written..."who's birthday is it"? she asked. "The twins." I replied "Which one?" she asked again )

Love

Toni xxx

dachshund

Thank you Hileena Toni.
yes toni you say things and think what you said.
take care
joan xx

stickywicket

Is there room for one more on Tuesday, please?

dachshund

Thank you Sticky
how are you doing i hope you had a good weekend.
joan xx