RBC Question

**GSXRvi6** · 10-22-2013, 10:25 PM

At what point does the RBC become dangerous?

RBC 6.00 HIGH 4.14-5.80 x10E6/uL

Got this result on my test, my hemacrit is good, 50.2

I feel ok, my BP is only slightly elevated, I feel a little warm, I've only got 1.5 weeks left on this run, if I'm not in the dangerzone I'm just going to ride this out, if I'm close to danger zone I'm gonna go bleed :-)

My doc gave my RBC by %, this lab is giving it to me by the measurement above so I'm not sure how bad is bad with this measurement.

**austinite** · 10-22-2013, 10:34 PM

I try not to ever let Hematocrit go over 52%. Beyond that, you should be concerned. Donate blood as often as you're allowed, or double RBC. In your case, I'd go donate now and get it over with. You're out of range already.

**GSXRvi6** · 10-23-2013, 10:25 AM

That result is a week old so, I've got 1.5 weeks left using cyp so I figure it's going to continue to climb for a bit.

Scheduled my double RBC for tomorrow.

My estrogen is 22, top of the range is 70. The wife has been bitching that the love juice is too thick, I assume this is why. Going to back my arimidex down to .2mg eod next time around and let my estrogen run a little higher.

**bass** · 10-23-2013, 11:54 AM

Originally Posted by austinite

I try not to ever let Hematocrit go over 52%. Beyond that, you should be concerned. Donate blood as often as you're allowed, or double RBC. In your case, I'd go donate now and get it over with. You're out of range already.

^^^ this. donate now and save yourself the headaches later on.

**Bonaparte** · 10-23-2013, 09:29 PM

You're borderline high. When you go to donate, they will ask you whether you have taken any injections not prescribed by your doc. Answer "yes" and you will be disqualified for life.
Also, make sure that your BP isn't too bad (they all have different cutoffs) and that your resting HR is below 100. These things will disqualify you for that visit.

**bass** · 10-23-2013, 11:38 PM

^^^ good points!

**Firstgear** · 10-24-2013, 09:41 AM

how much needs to be takin out to lower it ?? a pint ?? if your RBC is to high it can make you tired a lot right ???

**austinite** · 10-24-2013, 10:13 AM

Originally Posted by Firstgear

how much needs to be takin out to lower it ?? a pint ?? if your RBC is to high it can make you tired a lot right ???

Yes it can make you tired. They won't draw more than a pint. Not even generally for a phleb

**Firstgear** · 10-24-2013, 10:16 AM

thanks , can I just bleed myself out in my bathroom ??? seems easier than finding that dam blood mobile .

**OnTheSauce** · 10-24-2013, 10:55 AM

Originally Posted by Firstgear

thanks , can I just bleed myself out in my bathroom ??? seems easier than finding that dam blood mobile .

Yeah

**austinite** · 10-24-2013, 11:28 AM

Originally Posted by Firstgear

thanks , can I just bleed myself out in my bathroom ??? seems easier than finding that dam blood mobile .

yes.

**GSXRvi6** · 10-24-2013, 03:39 PM

Well I waited too long, they said my iron was too high for double RCB that I could only do general donation.

The dude straight up asked me if I was taking steroids after looking at my BP and iron levels.