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Correlation between peripheral neuropathy and low RBC?

Neuropathy | Last Active: Sep 1 11:09am | Replies (80)

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No formal correlation from my PCP either. Before I was diagnosed with any neuropathy, (at first it was "idiopathic small-fiber" - without docs bothering with a skin-punch, then, more recently "idiopathic polyneuropathy" after several EMG's) I had a bout of anemia which my primary doctor ignored for about 3 years - until I felt like passing out and insisted on a ferritin test. I don't feel like I can rely on doctors anymore to go out on a limb and even try to diagnose or treat anything unless it is blatantly staring them in the face. And even then! I had blood tests for almost 15 years with slightly macrocytic red cell values and low red cell counts and low hemoglobin. I finally got my PCP to do pernicious anemia testing after finding out that a second relative of mine had a history. By then I had decided take matters in my own hands and add regular B12, methyfolate and intrisic factor supplements. My tests came out normal, according to PCP. I regret not having a clue about this 15 years ago. Possibly could have avoided permanent nerve damage.

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Hello, bonez3861 (@bonez3861), mayonaise28 (@mayonaise28)

Thanks for your posts. I find every time I receive the results of tests ordered by one of my doctors (in this instance, my hematologist), I have to set about informing my other doctors about these same results in case there might be some correlation between doctors' specialties and/or my medical conditions. I'm in the midst right now of spreading the word. Moments ago, I phoned my neurologist's office. Now, I'm going to call my PCP's office.

Ray (@ray666)