hematocrit levels in the blood and rbc

[namvet]

hematocrit levels in my blood test and my rbc are at the boarderline high, danger zone,.. what else besides giving blood will keep them under control?

[dfwo]

How high are yours?

Mine started to creep up out of the high range, but donating blood seems to keeping it in check.

[J DIESEL3]

The only other option is to reduce your test dose or to stop altogether..

Unless you can't donate for whatever reason I would suggest donate.I just donated the 1st time about 3 weeks ago and I feel so much better plus my levels are way better!

[fit2bOld]

Having the same issue but can't donate. Have to get a script to have whats called therapeutic phlebotomy they take a pint of blood and destroy it. This is the treatment for hemochromatosis(high hematocrit) and high RBC.

[namvet]

i'm at the top limits,...i can't donate unless i go 3 hours to another state, i gave blood 3 months ago in fl.

[bass]

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[bass]

get a prescription from your doc, it should be covered by the insurance, you only pay copay. drink lots of watter, it'll help lower your levels a little, but donating is the only way you bring it down quickly.

[namvet]

the dumb ass doc's around here won't give me a scrip.

[GFA]

Try seeing a hematologist. My RBC and hemocrit are borderline high as well. He already mentioned the possibility of therapeutic phlebotomy. He tested for hemochromatosis (negative) and mentioned the possibility of Polycythemia.

I am waiting for the results of my blood work this week (after 6 weeks of TRT) and he will decide what to do.

[namvet]

is Platelet donations better for lowering the levels?

[GFA]

For hemochromatosis they do blood letting like 1x a week for a few months until your levels are normal then maintenance every few months for life from what I have read. You should go see a hematologist for proper advice and testing.

Right now the doc has me on 1 baby aspirin a day until next blood work.

[nyjetsfan]

Baby aspirin & fish oil daily. lower test dose if too high and give blood. You Have to find a way to give blood. Very important for guys with high RBC count on TRT. The point of TRT is for health reasons. High RBC for too long is unhealthy IMHO.