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15 People found this comment helpful

Lost R kidney to CA - few years later - depressed by Constant fatigue - poor appetite - nephrologist put me on Aransep shots as lack of R blood cells - HGB - below between 10 & 11 After 1 yr & 1/2 stabilized in the 12s Fantastic difference in my total wellbeing. Depression when lower than 12 is, very depressing! (Pun)

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5 People found this comment helpful

Is this stuff really made from killed e-coli virus and grown in Chinese hamster ovaries? Based on FDA warning and origin, this drug was refused by patient.

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Joni Chambers | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
12/28/2021
Condition: Anemia in Chronic Kidney Disease
Overall rating 2.7
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I have had 3 shots so far and each time I get my blood work done my Hemoglobin is lower than the time before. I started at 9.6, then 9.3, now it's down to 9.0. What the heck is going on?

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BJ | Male | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
4/26/2015
Condition: Anemia due to Kidney Failure
Overall rating 5.0
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Lost R kidney to CA - few years later - depressed by Constant fatigue - poor appetite - nephrologist put me on Aransep shots as lack of R blood cells - HGB - below between 10 & 11 After 1 yr & 1/2 stabilized in the 12s Fantastic difference in my total wellbeing. Depression when lower than 12 is, very depressing! (Pun)

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Tonya | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Caregiver
4/25/2015
Condition: Other
Overall rating 5.0
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My husband has Myelofibrosis. It is a rare kind of leukemia. He is given this to help with the cancer anemia. It has helped his HGB stay above the level of transfusion. Transfusions are part of this cancer's progression.

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mandj | 75 or over | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Caregiver
7/13/2012
Condition: Other
Overall rating 4.0
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Father (88 yrs old) has aplastic anemia. Has been on aranesp a few months now. Started at 60mcg...now up to 200mcg twice a month. Working well keeping up the red blood cell count. Before, he needed transfusion every six weeks... now it's already been almost 20 weeks since the last transfusion.

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leoneskie | 65-74 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Caregiver
5/4/2012
Condition: Anemia due to Kidney Failure
Overall rating 1.0
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Is this stuff really made from killed e-coli virus and grown in Chinese hamster ovaries? Based on FDA warning and origin, this drug was refused by patient.

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hilger123 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
4/17/2012
Condition: Anemia due to Kidney Failure
Overall rating 5.0
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Very effective,great feeling of well being lots of energy ,

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Annandale MN | 75 or over | Female | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
1/24/2012
Condition: Anemia due to Kidney Failure
Overall rating 5.0
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Shots given regularly at first, now intermittently. Feel out of it the first couple days following, but then better.

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Ande | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
11/22/2011
Condition: Anemia due to Kidney Failure
Overall rating 4.7
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I feel so much better a few days after my shot. I can tell when i need one because I get very tired .

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Califcurley | 75 or over | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
8/31/2011
Condition: Other
Overall rating 4.3
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Just had shot 3 of 4. so far so good.

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Anonymous | 65-74 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
6/30/2011
Condition: Anemia from Chemotherapy
Overall rating 5.0
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[email protected] | 75 or over | Male | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
12/22/2010
Condition: Anemia due to Kidney Failure
Overall rating 4.7
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I have my blood drawn every two weeks with a standing order. My doctor keeps me between 11 and 12 g/dl. Currently I am taking 40 mcl (?)every 16 to 28 days injections. After my blood is drawn it is reviewed at the doctor's office and if it falls below, like 11.1, I receive a telephone call to come in for the shot.

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CBC | 75 or over | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
10/19/2010
Condition: Anemia due to Kidney Failure
Overall rating 3.7
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Anonymous | 25-34 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
6/27/2010
Condition: Other
Overall rating 1.0
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I have just received this shot Friday, & already hate it! I was good Friday, then on Saturday I woke up wit a massive migraine that I still have & it's now Sunday. I've taking migraine meds & nothing seems to work. I'm still very tired. I need to take this or since my iron is so low I would need a blood transfusion & I'm not doing that! This shot was my only choice. Luckily, I only need it every 2 weeks.

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MARIE | 65-74 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
3/19/2010
Condition: Anemia due to Kidney Failure
Overall rating 1.0
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I HAD ONE SHOT OF THIS MED. AND I FEEL TERRIBLE I FEEL LIKE I HAVE HAD THE FLU FOR THE LAST 2 WEEKS. SHOULD RETURN TO TAKING THE EPOGEM THAT I HAVE TAKEN FOR MORE THAN 5 YEARS WITH OUT ANY PROBLEMS? THANK YOU, MARIE

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Ginger | 65-74 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
3/14/2010
Condition: Anemia due to Kidney Failure
Overall rating 3.0
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New to this drug

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wmlvng234 | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
1/7/2010
Condition: Anemia due to Kidney Failure
Overall rating 3.7
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I think I feel a little better.

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Anonymous | 75 or over | Male | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
12/27/2009
Condition: Anemia from Chemotherapy
Overall rating 1.0
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Three years bi-weekly injections have NOT improved WBC, RBC or hemoglobin. I intend to discontinue injections. Family physician says if I do not see improvement, discontine. Very expensive snake oil. Thank you. R. Smith

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cindyfinel | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
10/30/2009
Condition: Anemia due to Kidney Failure
Overall rating 3.0
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[email protected] | 75 or over | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
10/20/2009
Condition: Anemia due to Kidney Failure
Overall rating 5.0
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After 6 bi-weekly injections due to kidney problems, doctor canceled the injections and my red blood count has dropped 12 points during the next 2 weeks

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Amethyst | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
10/2/2009
Condition: Other
Overall rating 3.3
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I have MDS. I take the injections every 2 weeks. The dosage is 200mcg. It elevates my blood count and I feel so much better for several days. I have more energy. I wish that I could monitor my blood count in the same way that a diabetic is able to do at home. I don't think I would be able to keep working if I did not have the Aranesp because I get so tired without it. I do have some aching in my bones for a day or two after each dose, but it is minor compared to the problem of fatigue.

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