i'm worried can anyone help

dachshund
dachshund Member Posts: 8,899
edited 30. Jul 2012, 07:23 in Living with Arthritis archive
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
take care
joan xx

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  • woodbon
    woodbon Member Posts: 4,969
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    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! :wink:
    Love Sue
  • dachshund
    dachshund Member Posts: 8,899
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    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
    take care
    joan xx
  • marrianne
    marrianne Member Posts: 1,161
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    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
    elnafinn Member Posts: 7,412
    edited 26. Jul 2012, 10:17
    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
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  • mig
    mig Member Posts: 7,154
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    I can't help but am sending positive vibes and hugs (((()))).Mig
  • dreamdaisy
    dreamdaisy Member Posts: 31,520
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    I think this is the right forum, dachshund, it's medical after all. :wink: 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
    Have you got the despatches? No, I always walk like this. Eddie Braben
  • dachshund
    dachshund Member Posts: 8,899
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    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
    take care
    joan xx
  • barbara12
    barbara12 Member Posts: 21,280
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    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
    Love
    Barbara
  • stickywicket
    stickywicket Member Posts: 27,697
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    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 :o . 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. ((()))
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  • tkachev
    tkachev Member Posts: 8,332
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    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 :D
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    Define yourself........

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  • tjt6768
    tjt6768 Member Posts: 12,170
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    no advice hun but some YORKSHIRE BLOKEY HUGS.. :mrgreen:
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  • frogmorton
    frogmorton Member Posts: 29,336
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    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 :wink: )

    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
    dachshund Member Posts: 8,899
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    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
    take care
    joan xx
  • barbara12
    barbara12 Member Posts: 21,280
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Joan I will be in your pocket on Tuesday....and I promise to be good....will bring lots of sweets...any excuse really...xxxx
    Love
    Barbara
  • dachshund
    dachshund Member Posts: 8,899
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    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
    take care
    joan xx
  • dreamdaisy
    dreamdaisy Member Posts: 31,520
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    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.
    Have you got the despatches? No, I always walk like this. Eddie Braben
  • valval
    valval Member Posts: 14,911
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    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
    val
  • dachshund
    dachshund Member Posts: 8,899
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    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
    take care
    joan xx
  • hileena111
    hileena111 Member Posts: 7,099
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    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? :wink:
    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
    frogmorton Member Posts: 29,336
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Count me in for Tuesday Joan :wink:

    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 :lol: )

    Love

    Toni xxx
  • dachshund
    dachshund Member Posts: 8,899
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Thank you Hileena Toni.
    yes toni you say things and think what you said.
    take care
    joan xx
    take care
    joan xx
  • stickywicket
    stickywicket Member Posts: 27,697
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Is there room for one more on Tuesday, please?
    If at first you don't succeed, then skydiving definitely isn't for you.
    Steven Wright
  • dachshund
    dachshund Member Posts: 8,899
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Thank you Sticky
    how are you doing i hope you had a good weekend.
    joan xx
    take care
    joan xx