High hemoglobin and hematocrit levels?

[FireRescue]

From a health benefit point of view I think donating blood offers several advantages.

Also, try avoiding supplemental iron and if you for some reason are taking dessicated liver tabs (an old school BBing supplement so I doubt you are) I would avoid those completely.

[Swanson52]

Calcium channel blockers are one type of BP med. I'm pretty sure you're taking one of those. Best to double check broseph...

I'm a beta blocker guy. CCBs are a no-go for CHF/cardiomyopathy.

Nursewife clears my interactions.

[Axillist]

Let me know how it goes. I'm currently having the same problem. My levels are just slightly elevated but the doctor wants them decreased. I'm going to try to donate blood and see if that helps.

[bigt405]

Let me know how it goes. I'm currently having the same problem. My levels are just slightly elevated but the doctor wants them decreased. I'm going to try to donate blood and see if that helps.

Will do....

[bigt405]

Going to donate blood tomorrow and will get my levels checked Monday or Tuesday.

[bigt405]

Donated blood today. They commented on two things
1. On how high my iron levels were...
2. On how thick my blood was because it took longer than normal...

I started drinking 8 oz of grapefruit juice daily two days ago so I might wait past next week to see if it helps

[Matthersby]

Donated blood today. They commented on two things
1. On how high my iron levels were...
2. On how thick my blood was because it took longer than normal...

I started drinking 8 oz of grapefruit juice daily two days ago so I might wait past next week to see if it helps

Glad you were able to. You taking baby aspirin daily?

[bigt405]

Glad you were able to. You taking baby aspirin daily?

Yes. Started about two weeks ago.

[Matthersby]

Yes. Started about two weeks ago.

BIG reduction in primary risk of high h&h

[FireRescue]

If your blood was not flowing well you may not be hydrating well enough.

[bigt405]

If your blood was not flowing well you may not be hydrating well enough.

I am trying to up my water intake to see if that helps.....How much water should a 280 lb person drink to be well hydrated?

[bigt405]

Well I got my blood drawn today. I should know in a few days if any of this helped......

[bigt405]

Well my hematocrit dropped from 56.1 to 53......still a little on the high side but much better.

[lexmuscle]

Well my hematocrit dropped from 56.1 to 53......still a little on the high side but much better.

How much did you donate? I expected a greater drop, like mid 40's. Just continue to donate every three months and you should be able to keep your level under control.

[lexmuscle]

I am trying to up my water intake to see if that helps.....How much water should a 280 lb person drink to be well hydrated?

I weigh 240, and get about 1.5 gallons per day. I'd say you would be good with around 2 gallons.

[bigt405]

How much did you donate? I expected a greater drop, like mid 40's. Just continue to donate every three months and you should be able to keep your level under control.

Whatever the standard donation amount at the red cross is....I think it is a pint.

[bigt405]

Just as an update I gave blood one more time and got my bloodwork back today .......the hematocrit number dropped all the way down to 48.5 this time So for me at least it looks like giving blood regularly is the answer.

[lexmuscle]

Just as an update I gave blood one more time and got my bloodwork back today .......the hematocrit number dropped all the way down to 48.5 this time So for me at least it looks like giving blood regularly is the answer.

Awesome to hear man, hematocrit in the mid-low 40's should keep you feeling great

[Matthersby]

If you and your Doc are happy where your T levels are but this is your only problem, you might want to look at donating blood. You don't want these getting too far out of range....

Aaahhheeeemmmm!! Someone got in here quick and gave some bomb advice!

[bigt405]

Aaahhheeeemmmm!! Someone got in here quick and gave some bomb advice!

Thanks it was good advice