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Testing And Treatment Of Iron Pills

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“I had to do some finagling to get the approval to see you,” Dr. Wilkinson said. “But I managed. I had your nurse draw blood and I ordered some blood tests. Your blood tests revealed some striking results. The reason you are so tired is because you lost over half of the blood in your body. It’s a miracle you didn’t die. And the reason you probably didn’t die is because you lost the blood very, very slowly. For your extensive blood loss, I can give you a blood transfusion, and you’ll feel better almost instantly. Or I can have you take iron pills. But with iron pills it take a few months for you iron level to get back to normal, and for you to feel better. So which would you prefer?” “I don’t want a transfusion. I’ll take the iron pills.” I said without thought. “Alright, but you do understand that you will feel extremely tired for a few months? Dr. Wilkinson recapped. “I understand. I want the pills.” I said and reaffirmed my thoughtless decision to Dr. Wilkinson.
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When the Three Amigos, Plus One came into my room the next time, Dr. King, as usual, spoke for the pack. “I hear you went behind our backs and saw your Primary Care doctor.” “I didn’t go behind anyone’s back. Yes, Dr. Wilkerson came to see. She told me I almost died. Why didn’t you all tell me that?” Begging for the breath and for the energy to say it, I said that to the Three Amigos, Plus One. “Ms. Peacock,” Plus One spoke and I read found the energy to read her name tag: Dr. Beatty.

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