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Correlation between peripheral neuropathy and low RBC?

Neuropathy | Last Active: Apr 27 5:31pm | Replies (78)
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@ray666

Good morning, Larry–– You've touched on precisely what was on my mind: Is there even the remotest possibility of a connection between neuropathy and some other chronic condition––or, in our case, between neuropathy and a low RBC? Please don't misunderstand me: I trust my doctors; I believe they're capable, caring people. However, what disappoints me is sensing not the least curiosity when I ask about a possible connection between one condition and another. It is as if––as you say––when a connection is not incontrovertible (or solidly within a doctor's specialty), there's little reason to pursue the matter. Best of luck to you, too! ––Ray

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taosmary | @taosmary | Apr 27 5:31pm

I also have had low red blood count and mean cellular volume over 100 for at least 20 years, along with increasing neurological damage and loss of mobility. Last Winter I did a deep Google dive on my symptoms, blood tests, and health history. Only one diagnosis fit—Pernicious Anemia. A hematologist tested my intrinsic factor antibodies. They’re very high, showing that I cannot absorb B vitamins in food. So I began daily self-injections last November. Improvement is gradual after so many years, but many things are better and I finally have hope. I urge you to see a hematologist asap. The specialists I saw suspected all kinds of genetic issues and advised saving for an electric wheelchair (which I may yet need!) PA is especially common after an autoimmune thyroid disease and can run in families. Knowledge is power….

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