Normocytic Anemia
I have Crohn’s Disease and a total colectomy with an ileostomy. I don’t know if you would call this an extra intestinal manifestation, but I was recently at the er for severe pain and trouble catching my breath. I was very low on magnesium, and very dehydrated, so they gave me an IV dose along with fluids. My blood work did not show inflammation or other markers for a Crohn’s flare, but the blood work did show that I have Normocytic Anemia. Apparently, my red blood cells are normal sized, I…
