Thank you for this information. It is very helpful.
Would you please tell me what to do: I am on dialysis. My kidneys have failed. My hemoglobin is at 10. I get regular doses of Venofer (iron). I had been getting doses of Epogen but I stopped when I found out it is made from hamster ovaries and human albumin. What can I do to avoid the symptoms of anemia? Other than take B12 vitamins and folic acid, is there anything else? How can I increase my red blood cell count?
I also have severe pain in my legs but my doctor just wanted to prescribe more medications which I refused. Is this related? I noticed someone else mentioned it in this forum.
Thank you.