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Did you have anemia at the time of your myeloma diagnosis? If so, how severe was it?

Poll ended at Wed Feb 06, 2013 11:16 am

No, I did not have anemia.
13
12%
Yes, I had mild anemia (11.0-11.9 g/dl of hemoglobin for women and 11.0-12.9 g/dl for men).
26
24%
Yes, I had moderate anemia (8.0-10.9 g/dl of hemoglobin).
33
31%
Yes, I had severe anemia (less than 8.0 g/dl of hemoglobin).
25
23%
Yes, but I don't know how severe the anemia was.
10
9%
 
Total votes : 107

Weekly Poll - Anemia At Myeloma Diagnosis

by Beacon Staff on Wed Jan 30, 2013 11:16 am

This week’s poll is about anemia, which is a condition caused by a low number of healthy red blood cells. It is a common complication of multiple myeloma that can cause fatigue, chest pain, dizziness, headaches, shortness of breath, and problems concentrating.

A few clarifications:

This poll is for anyone who has been diagnosed with active / symptomatic multiple myeloma. If you are a caregiver or family member of a myeloma patient, feel free to answer on their behalf.

As always, feel free to post comments, thoughts, or feedback in the space below. They can be very useful to other readers.

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