Regarding blood test...blood type

[Guest guest]

Hi Joana,

Here, my Internist does a CBC (stands for " complete blood count " )

test. It is very standard to have once a year - it can also show

trigliceride levels/cholesterol and my doctor also screens for

diabetes with that. lol, I don't pay much attention, I just get blood

taken out, the lab analyzes it, the results are sent to my doc a week

before my appointment, then at my appointment he lets me know the

results. It is pretty simple. That CBC can show quite alot of what's

going on in the body - just from analyzing the blood sample. I don't

worry about it, just please my doc is so organized that I can go in

for a blood draw the week before my appointment with him. Saves time!

As for knowing your blood type, just ask your GP. I think we were 14

and 16 when Mom told my brother and I our blood types. Knowing one's

blood type would also be something to put on your wallet

identification card - God forbid you are in an accident, and need

blood, at least the physician would know the right type to give you.

It is also good to know your type in case the Red Cross or the local

blood banks here announce a call for donors of a certain type.

I'm so sorry you're in so much pain with your hips and legs. Jo,,

have you ever thought of getting AFOs? These help with gait and would

give your legs more support, or even KAFOs (Knee Ankle Foot

Orthotics) which may also help your hips. I am wondering if you

should take some time off from the gym for awhile too. The tendonitis

and bursitis need time to heal - you may need some non-steroid anti-

inflammatory medication for that - allow those 2 issues to heal, then

see how your hips feel. Here we have some very effective medications

for arthritis.

About the anemia: are you still taking Blackstrap Molasses? Second to

that, consider going out for some meals of steak, eggs and other

meats.

About the crying: the early 50's can be trying times for women in

many ways. Let the tears flow. In addition to the blood test I

mentioned above, you might want to get a hormone check - to make sure

everything is in balance.

Hope you start feeling better soon.

~ Gretchen

[Guest guest]

Hi Gretchen,

Thanks a lot for your email. I will ask my GP about the blood test count

tomorrow...CBS! I am not taking at the moment the blackstrap molasses, I will

get it soon but when I had done the blood test in Brazil I was taking it. I must

buy it soon!Thanks for the reminder...lol!

The bursitis/tendonitis, whatever it is has been going ON for too

long, more than 2 to 3 years now..on and off. I am getting tired as you can

imagine it!

I took injections (infiltration) in Brazil 2 years ago but it did

not work for too long...it was a such waste of time and it was so

painful those injections, so large needles!!!

Let's see what the doctor orthopaedist will tell me next 22nd? I am waiting for

that. I will take my MRI to show him of course...I will take from there.

I am not taking any HRT for the menopause and sometimes I can get up

and down too, moods swings cames and go...but that is life.

The last time when I have done my hormones checked my GP just told me

that I was on the menopause..I am still having those night sweats

still.

I am not going to the gym every day anymore, but I need to do some

hydrotherapy to help. That is good and calming me down to be inside the pool. My

chriropractor told me that I need to continue exercises, but always be very

gentle with myself.

Anyway, One day at the time.

Have a great week and thanks again!

Take Care

Joana