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Medical Forum / General / Laboratory / January 2005Abnormal Hemogram results
In August of 2003 I arrived at ER having psychotic delusions. I have never had anything like this in my history, other than periodic panic attacks. I was doing things totally out of character for myself. If you had told me the sky was purple, I would have believed you. Was not able to think for myself or dress myself. There seemed to be an endless chatter in my head. Almost to the suicidal point. Could this have been a drug induction? Hemogram MCV-75.8, MCH-24.0, RDW-14.4. Could drug induction have caused these abnormalities. I'm thinking possibly GHB or Ecstasy, but have no way of knowing for sure. Any help you could give me would be greatly appreciated. > In August of 2003 I arrived at ER having psychotic delusions. I have > never [quoted text clipped - 7 lines] > of knowing for sure. Any help you could give me would be greatly > appreciated. I have a suggestion for the cause of these results, but it doesn't really address the symptoms you describe You were mildly iron deficient - what was the haemoglobin (Hb) ? Over to you, Tom ! HGB was 12.0, which I don't think is abnormally low. Thanks for your response. > HGB was 12.0, which I don't think is abnormally low. Thanks for your > response. Not "abnormally" low, but not that high, either. I think my initial thoughts are right. Have you tried taking any iron suppliments ? Yes, at one time I did try the iron supplements, but they were hard on my stomach. I do try to eat foods containing iron. Would iron deficiency have caused the psychosis, do you think? > Yes, at one time I did try the iron supplements, but they were hard on my > stomach. I do try to eat foods containing iron. Would iron deficiency > have caused the psychosis, do you think? It's possible - there's certainly circumstantial evidence that iron deficiency can affect one's mental state. MB: >It's possible - there's certainly circumstantial evidence that iron >deficiency can affect one's mental state Indeed? Can you actually link his apparent paranoid schizophrenia to his diet? I'd suspect the other causation to be more the case. In the case of your latest correspondent, King George III might relate.  SignatureStev Lenon 91B20 '68-'69 When the dawn came up like thunder slenon@tampabay.rr.com http://web.tampabay.rr.com/stevglo/index.html/slhomepage92kword.htm Why would you think the other to be the case? >Why would you think the other to be the case? There are many causes of delusional behavior and episodes such as you mention. Some of these are diagnosable by means of laboratory studies, others are not. You offer evidence of such behavior along with a presentation that suggests chronic anemia. Again, many causes. George III suffered from a biochemical disorder that caused delusional behavior and is associated partly with anemias. This came to mind, perhaps because of your national origin. Rather than seeking answers on internet use groups, my professional opinion is that you will be better served by taking your questions to a licensed physician. Good luck. And under no circumstances should you view anything offered by tommy hennessey, writing now as ironjustice@aol.com as valid. He has a long usenet history of demonstrating mania, delusional behavior, and hatred of women, Jews, and others. SignatureStev Lenon 91B20 '68-'69 When the dawn came up like thunder slenon@tampabay.rr.com http://web.tampabay.rr.com/stevglo/index.html/slhomepage92kword.htm |
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