
massimo1
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- Dec 16, 2022
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update: my doc looked over my recent bloods and was concerned that with 2 blood draws a couple of months or so apart, the hematocrit and hemoglobin numbers were too high. I looked back at one of my blood tests from 2018 and that was the case then, too. I got tested for the JAK2 gene (which can be a cause). That came bank negative, but she told me that 14% of people who get a negative JAK2 result still have the defective gene, though she doesn't believe I'm in that 14% group. She does believe I have a hematological 'disease'. Therefore, I had a biopsy this week - drilled a hole in my hip. Results will come in the next two weeks.
She expects find that I do have a problem. Once determined (as a legal requirement), she can then prescribe medication that will control my red blood stuff and let me back on TRT. Thankfully, I have Greek govt health insurance, so the medicine will be cheap. If I have a more serious and rare problem, there is a stupidly expensive medication, like $3000 a month, but she can arrange for me to get that one for free. Anyway, I'll have news for you soon.
She expects find that I do have a problem. Once determined (as a legal requirement), she can then prescribe medication that will control my red blood stuff and let me back on TRT. Thankfully, I have Greek govt health insurance, so the medicine will be cheap. If I have a more serious and rare problem, there is a stupidly expensive medication, like $3000 a month, but she can arrange for me to get that one for free. Anyway, I'll have news for you soon.