RDW?
The RDW stands for Random Distribution of RBC Weight. It tells how consistent are the size of the red blood cells.
Page bottom for more blood cell counts ... definition
RDW is increased when someone has Hemolytic Anemia (I firmly believe that is the fatigue doctors are looking for in CFS, FM, CFIDS) Most of the bloodwork looks at least in normal range and doctors do not LOOK at the red blood cells. I have seen gulf war vets comment that their red blood cell count/s are in normal range, but they are small sized.
Random Distribution of Weight (RDW)
"The RDW stands for Random Distribution of RBC Weight. It tells how consistent are the size of the red blood cells. Newly made cells (reticulocytes) , B12 and folic acid deficient cells are larger than iron deficient cells. This is an electronic index that may help clarify if an anemia has multiple components. The high RDW helps determine if there is only a B12 and/or folic acid deficiency (with normal RDW showing the red cells are mostly the same size) or with concomitant iron deficiency (a high RDW due to small and large red blood cells)."
"Optimal Range: 13"
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The chemical exposure I suspect for this (Per research it causes hemolytic anemia) is 2-butoxyethanol
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Check this out for Gulf war Vets ... for Vietnam Vets ... for EVOS workers, for civilians with CFIDS, CFS, FM
THE FATIUGE of CFS, FM, CFIDS ... is not said to be found by doctors
Blood info looks OK, they say
Check your RDW
check his ... or call a nurse to look at your info in the file
Also the list of harm put forward by Vietnam Vets
RDW? May be a clue to 'the fatigue'
The RDW stands for
Random Distribution of RBC Weight.
It tells how consistent are the size of the red blood cells .
Everyone should keep track of their blood, as we are a mobile society;
Share what is normal for you with your next doctor ... Be aware yourself
There is a basic chart for me ... for women ... at page bottom
Janitor, Dale, needs help
Especially important for young women of child bearing age ... it can affect the unborn child & cause developmental delays - Both men and women's poisoning by 2-butoxyethanol can lead to harm for our children
I think this chemical exposure is the cause of CFIDS ... and affects military and civilians alike
