Saturday, July 29, 2023

My blood

I did mentioned that I went to do my blood test in April and the result wasn't desirable as my hemoglobin count was very low. Other result such as liver and kidney function, cholesterol and hepatitis were alright. Doctor was concerned on my very low hemoglobin count which was 5.3 (normal is 11.5-16.5). So I was advised to take iron folic tablets which I bought from pharmacy. 


Recommended by pharmacist, I took this Maltofer Fol for a month plus. And then this month when the shop was closed for rest day, I went for my 2nd blood test. And again, the result came back undesirable. After much nagging from doctor, I had to increase my iron folic to twice a day, instead of one tablet. 

Not only that, I also take this drink consisting of red date, dried longan and wolfberries almost every day. 

This nourishing drink reminded me much of my confinement where I had to drink longan drink for a month!! Luckily I like longan, red dates and wolfberries, so I don't mind this drink. Other than drink it, I also consume the ingredients. Don't want to waste them. 


When my parents knew of my condition, they went to consult Chinese medicine hall and got this medicine for me. 



RM10 per sachet. My parents bought 7 sachets for me to take for a week. It is in fluid form so I just throw the fluid into my mouth and swallow. Tasted good, luckily no bitter Chinese herbs or medicine in it. I am taking one sachet every day with my iron folic. 

Now my mil will cook amaranth (bayam), pork and chicken soup more to replenish my blood. Of course the family also get to take them as well but I needed to increase my intake more than them. 

As during the weekend when my man is around, I will have to take few slices of liver and its soup as he would order liver soup with his noodle from the kolo mee stall in our shop. 

Hopefully after all those dietary plans, my result would turn out good if my doctor request for another blood test in few months time. 

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10 comments:

  1. Angie's RecipesJuly 29, 2023 at 7:34 PM

    5.3 is really LOW!! You should eat more meat!! Plants ain't that effective. Meat heals.

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  2. AnonymousJuly 29, 2023 at 9:28 PM

    Can you get desiccated liver pills? Much easier and convenient to use and access.
    Careful with traditional Chinese meds…some may interact with western meds, best to check with your doctor.

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  3. munJuly 30, 2023 at 1:06 PM

    Since you are doing and eating all the useful items to increase your hemoglobin count, next month fingers crossed that your hemoglobin count increase.

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  4. AnonymousJuly 30, 2023 at 8:19 PM

    I hope you feel better soon

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  5. Nux VJuly 31, 2023 at 2:35 AM

    that's really low! hopefully with remediation, your hemoglobin count would back in the normal range.

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  6. EzvinaJuly 31, 2023 at 9:25 AM

    That's low, do you experience any dizziness?

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    1. Rose worldJuly 31, 2023 at 10:33 AM

      Tiredness, fatigue. In the past, I took nap, so not that bad. Now busy with shop, so hardly rest...but I try not tired myself out b

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  7. Nancy ChanJuly 31, 2023 at 12:57 PM

    Hope your red blood count will increase. Maybe eating more red meat will help.

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  8. PHAugust 1, 2023 at 12:22 PM

    I hope that with all the supplements and nourishment you are getting, your hemoglobin count will improve.

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  9. ReanaclaireAugust 1, 2023 at 10:21 PM

    After all these supplement from both East and West, your blood count should be increased back to normal... last time I used to boil Pak Chan from Eu Yan Sang, it helps in replenishing blood too...

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