I moved middle Nov. 2012 from CA,800 ft., to AZ, 5000+ ft. New dr. says I m anemic [a slight warning of this from CA dr.]. About a month ago I received a blood transfusion . Prior blood test showed my bone marrow was releasing immature blood cells. I am 83 years old, female, and tired of being tired, weary, weak, no appetite . Will be having a top and bottom colonoscopy April 18, hoping it might show source of blood loss. What s going on? Could it possibly the move to a higher elevation? I will sit down and cry now. Hoping to hear from you, Mrs. L. Burns
Hello, Your symptoms are related to anemia. Anemia may be because of blood loss or inadequate diet. Upper and lower endoscopy and colonoscopy will detect source of blood loss. Once your proper diagnosis is made treatment will stop blood loss and your symptoms will improve. Move to higher level won't solve problem. So have patience go through all investigations