Guest guest Posted October 26, 2010 Report Share Posted October 26, 2010 My blood work from my general practioner states " slight macrocytosis " . Is there something I should do for that. My CLL was diagnosed through this regular physical. Seeing my specialist next week but just curious. Re: Re: Macrocytic anemia? / malabsorption > Looking for some further input...... I was told many years ago > that I had malabsorption problems (only dx with CLL this past > March). I have many food sensitivities/intolerances, and have > had problems with gluten for many years. I'm now thinking that > I may have celiac disease - due to my symptoms and the fact that > I was dx with pretty significant osteoporosis at age 50, which > I've been told can be a symptom of celiac disease. Is celiac > disease common in CLL patients, or is the underlying cause of > the malabsorption and food sensitivities more likely to be the > CLL itself? My oncologist, who seems to be very knowledgeable > and whom I like very much didn't seem to be very versed in the > subject of celiac disease. > Thanks for any light anyone might be able to shed on this for > me. The CT scan that I had in the Spring showed no enlarged > lymph nodes in the abdomen. > > Joan S. > On Oct 25, 2010, at 10:01 PM, julesmagid wrote: > > > Quoting August 23, 2009 post from dr.furman: > > > > " There are several possible means by which lymphomas might affect > > absorption in the small bowel. The most common is just by causing > > inflammation and fluid to accumulate, which interferes with > nutrients traveling from the gut to the blood. The treatment for > the malabsorption would be to treat the lymphoma. > > > > The blood work may or may not be normal, depending upon > severity, etc. " > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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