Allyson
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I just got the results from my Red Cell Mass test which was done to measure blood volume
It was a fairly straightforward blood test over a couple of hours.
Apart from my BP dropping 20 mmHg on standing - when it was finally measured correctly - this is the first test showing anything wrong . ( edit - on and my MRI which has a some things on it that i need to get checked out; oh, and a consistently low CRP)
But something rather seriously wrong.
I have low blood plasma volume - It is 2.48 litres - That is 30 mls per kg when the normal range is 40-50 mls per kg.
My whole blood volume is 4.33 l itres (52 mls per kilo when normal range is 60-80 ml/kg).
Maybe IV therapy twice a week would get me mobile.?
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"The findings demonstrate reduced plasma volume consistent with "stress polycythemia" or dehydration."
(The polycythemia was ruled out by the haematologist.
They instruct you what to eat and drink pre-test so it's not normal dehydration.)
Whole blood volume is 4.33 l itres (52 mls per kilo when normal range is 60-80 ml/kg).
Plasma volume is 2.48 litres (30 mls per kg.............. normal range is 40-50 mls per kg).
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Low blood volume I have read is common in ME. It is stated as such in the International Consensus Criteria of 2011 for ME/cfs (of which Dr Don Lewis is a co- author).
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Incidentally anyone reading this may be interested in my thread on defining what fatigue means for us - especially now in light of this finding and I would welcome any considered feedback on that topic there.
http://forums.phoenixrising.me/index.php?threads/fatigue-or-not-fatigue-that-is-the-question.23219/
Many thanks in advance for any replies.
best
Ally
It was a fairly straightforward blood test over a couple of hours.
Apart from my BP dropping 20 mmHg on standing - when it was finally measured correctly - this is the first test showing anything wrong . ( edit - on and my MRI which has a some things on it that i need to get checked out; oh, and a consistently low CRP)
But something rather seriously wrong.
I have low blood plasma volume - It is 2.48 litres - That is 30 mls per kg when the normal range is 40-50 mls per kg.
My whole blood volume is 4.33 l itres (52 mls per kilo when normal range is 60-80 ml/kg).
Maybe IV therapy twice a week would get me mobile.?
............................................................
"The findings demonstrate reduced plasma volume consistent with "stress polycythemia" or dehydration."
(The polycythemia was ruled out by the haematologist.
They instruct you what to eat and drink pre-test so it's not normal dehydration.)
Whole blood volume is 4.33 l itres (52 mls per kilo when normal range is 60-80 ml/kg).
Plasma volume is 2.48 litres (30 mls per kg.............. normal range is 40-50 mls per kg).
.......................................................
Low blood volume I have read is common in ME. It is stated as such in the International Consensus Criteria of 2011 for ME/cfs (of which Dr Don Lewis is a co- author).
........................................................
Incidentally anyone reading this may be interested in my thread on defining what fatigue means for us - especially now in light of this finding and I would welcome any considered feedback on that topic there.
http://forums.phoenixrising.me/index.php?threads/fatigue-or-not-fatigue-that-is-the-question.23219/
Many thanks in advance for any replies.
best
Ally