I have had diabetes type 1 for 41 years. anemia for 4 to 5 years.caused by lower functioning kidney which was caused by the diabetes. on procrit injections once per month. I have lots of side effects from the procrit. I heard about intrinsic factor supplements. I have also heard about IGF supplements. Would either of these increase my absorption capabilities or reverse my current anemia issue. I have been on iron supplements twice a day without much change for several years. according to what i have seen so far, absorption of iron and b vitamins are inhibited by this condition.
Will intrinsic factor supplements help with lower funtioning kidney induced chronic anemia?
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- 29 Sep 2011 by contraindicators
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- procrit, anemia, diabetes, type 2, side effect, injection, chronic, kidney
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Added 29 Sep 2011:
I also have had a problem with bleeding hemorroids in the past which have contributed to this issue. My list of health conditions are diabetes type 1, fibromyalgia, neuropathy, asthma, morbid obesity, severe sleep apnea, hypothyroidism, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, hemorroids, depression, anxiety, diverticulitis, recurrent yeast infections, skin rash in the folds, and recurrent ear and upper respiratory problems.
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Mary63200913 Oct 2011
I am so sorry no one has answered you question, & I certainly don't have an answer for you about the iron & your kidneys since it's caused by diabetes. I know it does this, but don't know if the other (intrinsic factor supplements) would help or not. I think with all your conditions, you shoud go back to your profile & add, the fibomyalgia & other conditions( I can't see them now) you listed & you will get more responses. I have anemia & lower kidney function, but my doctor feels the lower kidney function is age related.Please repost in the other fields, & I think your responses will be greater...
14 Oct 2011
I spoke with friend & will give you her opinion, but you do as she says need to talk to your endcotrinologist. :
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