My dad has Anemia?

[Kris255]

Hello,

Since July 2013, my dad hasn't been walking straight. He checked with 4 doctors, all of whom said his blood is normal and had an acupuncture, but still limps. Desperate, he went as far as to get an IV white corpus cell transfusion (without us knowing) and is currently feeling weak as ever. We fed him foods rich in Vitamin C and Iron, and also drinks a lot of water to ease the swelling of his feet. Thing is, his feet were swollen and plump the time he was gradually limping. Worse, he's been drinking Red Bull since 2012 everyday before going to work (the nurse even advised drinking Red Bull see if eases this limping). It's been a week since his IV, which he now regrets taking, and his legs and feet are still weak and can't walk and stand up, leaving him stuck at home and in bed. Other than putting his feet atop some pillows and drinking water, is/are there anything we can do at this point? Is it his Iron levels because of his Red Bull consumption? This is the second week he has skipped work and it's worrying my mom and I. I too am unable to work and eat because I'm worried about him. I appreciate any advice and/or suggestions you may have. Thank you.

(I also want to apologize if I posted this on the wrong topic/forum.)

- Kris

[Kris255]

Nevermind. Nature gave way: my dad passed away yesterday morning in his sleep. He was only in his early 60s. I woke up crying :'(

The cost for autopsy costs a fortune, but my uncle guessed it was more likely leukemia or bone cancer. The explanation is too long, but the nurses and doctors never clarified until I learned of this Privacy thing where it's only between the patient and the doctor, and no loved ones are supposed to know (a law was passed for it). My dad never told us about it because he didn't want us to worry about him all the time. Still, it's very sad.....

[persaunna]

What makes you think it's anemia? Also, when you say not walking straight, do you mean not walking with a normal, straight manner or do you mean limping?   When the doctors said it wasn't anemia, what did they say it might be?  There are MANY things that can cause feet to swell and become painful including injury, nutrition and diet, health factors such as whether he has diabetes, high blood pressure or cholesterol, has ever experienced blood clots, diet, and even though it sounds silly, whether he has the right shoes. Putting his feet up and drinking plenty of water are good things.  Is there pain only when he is walking or more often? Is his diet high in sodium (salty foods)?  Does he or his family history include a history of blood clots or gout? Anemia is a condition where the body has a lack of red blood cells. The most common symptoms are fatigue, pale skin, headaches, cardiorespiratory symptoms, and even dificulty sleeping-not foot swelling or pain.