Your doctor probably has particular limits beyond which you'll adjust things. You may end up taking iron for the anemia, especially if you have symptoms. Usually they don't transfuse blood unless you go below a Hgb of 8. But again, it depends on the doctor. There is a low end of which count below which you are very open to infection and can't eat fresh produce, etc., but I'm certain they won't want you that low.
I would just keep in close communication over how you are feeling and the labs, be cautious about exposing yourself to infection, as in visiting people you know are ill, and eat as healthy a diet as you can muster.
With rheumatoid arthritis, I've been on similar drugs for nearly ten years. I've led a very normal life, even working as a nurse for most of that time. I have not gotten sick although I did have a problem with anemia for a while that we finally solved. I have to take extra vitamin D as well. They can watch that with labs. It is implicated as a possible issue in autoimmune disease. Otherwise, all the meds and everything have not held me back.
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Hi Jenner77-
Your doctor probably has particular limits beyond which you'll adjust things. You may end up taking iron for the anemia, especially if you have symptoms. Usually they don't transfuse blood unless you go below a Hgb of 8. But again, it depends on the doctor. There is a low end of which count below which you are very open to infection and can't eat fresh produce, etc., but I'm certain they won't want you that low.
I would just keep in close communication over how you are feeling and the labs, be cautious about exposing yourself to infection, as in visiting people you know are ill, and eat as healthy a diet as you can muster.
With rheumatoid arthritis, I've been on similar drugs for nearly ten years. I've led a very normal life, even working as a nurse for most of that time. I have not gotten sick although I did have a problem with anemia for a while that we finally solved. I have to take extra vitamin D as well. They can watch that with labs. It is implicated as a possible issue in autoimmune disease. Otherwise, all the meds and everything have not held me back.
Good luck to you!
April 12, 2010 - 6:38amThis Comment
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