Need help lowering RBC

[jupiterak]

I went to my endo early Jan. for the yearly checkup and bloodwork. My RBC was 59% and he became alarmed since I'm also on Lipitor. He stated he may have to reduce my dose to 50mg a week. Currently, I'm on 100mg a week and do a 500mg cycle twice a year. I also donate blood evey two months and he knows that. I had my rbc checked at the clinic and it was 50% three days after donating blood last week.

Any other ways lowering my RBC? Thanks

 

[corvettels3]

I could be wrong here, but you may just be dehydrated. I believe dehydration is the number one cause for a high rbc count. What did you doctor suggest?

 

[jupiterak]

He said that as a possibility, along with possibly sleep apnea and using B12 injections. I stopped using B12 a few months ago. I drink atleast 1-1.5 gallons of water a day. Sleep could be an issue since I work alot of hours but I'm working on improving that.

 

[methos]

How would sleep apnea affect RBC? Just curious for my own sake, not tryin to hyjack a post.