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cyclonefence

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5. Anemia fatigue is really devastating
Mon Aug 31, 2020, 05:51 PM
Aug 2020

Not to be an alarmist, but have you had a scan of your kidneys? I had kidney cancer, and profound, debilitating anemia was the only symptom. I know folks in kidney failure and those on dialysis often fall victim to anemia, too, and if I were you I'd request a scan. Chances are you are fine and just need to lay off the Utz (impossible for me!) and eat better, but just to check all possibilities I'd want my kidneys checked if I were you.

My cancer was treated with robotic surgery and while I was wiped out for a good six months, there was no pain or nausea or any really bad effects. And I've been cancer-free for six years now. So if it happens that you do have kidney cancer, you'll be fine.

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