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Rebecca M. 2 years ago • From Google

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Misdiagnosed anemia nearly cost me my life

During my battle with undiagnosed severe anemia, healthcare professionals initially dismissed my symptoms as anxiety or potential asthma, advising me to use my inhaler more frequently. Despite repeatedly expressing my conviction that my heart was the primary concern, my complaints were disregarded. I found myself barely able to walk two minutes on level ground without experiencing intense heart palpitations. It was only after a comprehensive blood test that the truth emerged: following a significant norovirus infection approximately five months prior, my medical records indicated the early stages of anemia. Surprisingly, despite this documented information, no intervention occurred until the test revealed I had critically low blood volume—approximately half of what is considered normal.

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