I'm a bit better today, but the last few weeks have seen my hemoglobin number fall drastically. One needs hemoglobin to carry oxygen to the tissues, and carry away carbon dioxide.
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In my particular case, the deficiency has been explained by side-effects of chemotherapy. I spent much of yesterday in slight delirium; what to say of those who have not yet undergone their treatment?
And, by the way, I am very grateful for a bit of extra oxygen today. The Procrit injections or the iron supplements seems to have helped.
I've been watching the Republicans beating each other up, today. It's the battle of "stupid" versus "ignorant", and "vicious" is winning.
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