I have a bad habbit whereby I drain blood using a needle in the vein. My gp has been saying for months as hb has dropped from 10.4 to 4.5 that I will die. But when? I seem to be fine besides typical anemia symptoms. How low can it drop before I have to have blood transfusion "not keen on" I feel like a bit of a waster taking someones blood wen mine is being poured down the drain. Is there any other options than blood? If I ignore his advice how much longer will I live? He told me a week ago I wouldn't see new year and here I am??????!