I received platelets yesterday because they had dropped to 9 but I did not get blood because my hemoglobin was 12.7, highest it has been in a very long time.

The wheels are grinding toward getting the medication I need, Exjade, for my iron overload. Dr. Page’s office has done the paperwork and it is in the hands of the pharmaceutical company. They are working to have my insurance company accept the prescription. A company rep called today and said they were working on it and should know in a week and would contact me.

I must say I always thought Popeye got extra strength from the iron in spinach. Excessive iron has not given me that boost in energy and I am very tired most of the time. I have great difficulty sleeping but that is not really a new thing because I had problems with this for a long period of time. Many nights consist of three or four hours of sleep but I do have to rest during the day because of the fatigue. Often I take advantage of the “down time” during dialysis and while in Endoscopy at the hospital for transfusions. So, I guess I get catnaps during the day.