Anisocytosis

[Byrbdlue]

Why would someone trigger for anisocytosis 3+ after 3 months of IV be venofer to treat an iron deficient microcytic anemia. Why would the RDW, MCH, and MCHC continue to trend in wrong direction with borderline 79-80 MCV, elevated reticulocyte, and anisocytosis 3+ when iron profile back on track and Hgb 12.7 (female)? RDW up to 22 now.

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[gutonc]

Why would someone trigger for anisocytosis 3+ after 3 months of IV be venofer to treat an iron deficient microcytic anemia. Why would the RDW, MCH, and MCHC continue to trend in wrong direction with borderline 79-80 MCV, elevated reticulocyte, and anisocytosis 3+ when iron profile back on track and Hgb 12.7 (female)? RDW up to 22 now.

Because IDA is a symptom, not the problem.

PS...you're welcome for the free medical advice. Next time, just ask your doctor.

 

[Byrbdlue]

Rude. I don't need free medical advise. This is an actual patient. I probably should have given more background. No worries. Always great to reach out in the interest of learning only to be discouraged. No need to respond with further comments. I will delete the posting.

 

[gutonc]

Rude. I don't need free medical advise. This is an actual patient. I probably should have given more background. No worries. Always great to reach out in the interest of learning only to be discouraged. No need to respond with further comments. I will delete the posting.

I realize it's an actual patient. You...or your loved one. That's fine, but SDN is not the place for this discussion.

And you're welcome to be a whiny toddler about it, but at least acknowledge that my response was an actual, legitimate answer to the question.