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What Causes Hair Loss And Memory Loss During Low Hematocrit And Hemoglobin Count?

Hi, I began to have low hemoglobin and low hematocrit counts, and slightly low white blood cell counts, about six months ago. My levels continue to drop as the months go by. I have lost 25 lbs., hair, and have memory loss. Intermittently I have had high iron levels, so I don't have iron deficiency anemia. I have mostly given up alcohol, although I wasn't drinking a lot before the blood count issues. I was taking a lot of ibuprofen and naproxen for headaches and bursitis up until 4 months ago. My hematologist seems perplexed, although she is planning to do a bone marrow biopsy. Do you have any thoughts?
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Hello and thanks for writing.

Yes bone marrie biopsy is indicated for you. Your problem may be related to a bome marrow dysfunction or hyperfunction causing reduced number of cells. I would not give a definitive diagnosis till a bone marrow biopsy results are there.
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What Causes Hair Loss And Memory Loss During Low Hematocrit And Hemoglobin Count?

Hello and thanks for writing. Yes bone marrie biopsy is indicated for you. Your problem may be related to a bome marrow dysfunction or hyperfunction causing reduced number of cells. I would not give a definitive diagnosis till a bone marrow biopsy results are there.