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al from Canada · 06-11-2006, 07:40 AM

Rinaina,

Yes, this whole thing sucks....a couple of thoughts; neupogen or Neulasta will get the whites and neutraphiles up. I'm not a great fan of Procrite as it has been shown to interfere with the action of chemo, personally, I would think in terms of blood replacement for the reds. Small amounts of supplimental iron will improve oxygen uptake and... ritalin has been used very successfully in cases like yours; it has a stimulant, anti-dressant action and is non-addicting.
Al

06-11-2006, 07:40 AM	#14
al from Canada Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 722	Rinaina, Yes, this whole thing sucks....a couple of thoughts; neupogen or Neulasta will get the whites and neutraphiles up. I'm not a great fan of Procrite as it has been shown to interfere with the action of chemo, personally, I would think in terms of blood replacement for the reds. Small amounts of supplimental iron will improve oxygen uptake and... ritalin has been used very successfully in cases like yours; it has a stimulant, anti-dressant action and is non-addicting. Al __________________ Primary care-giver to and advocate for Linda, who passed away April 27, 2006.