Enlarged Red Blood Cells

[hellywelly4]

After blood tests for under active thyroid and anaemia, I have been called back to the doctor for another blood test because my red blood cells are enlarged. The thyroid test was normal (I'm on medication and have been for a very long time for an under active thyroid) and I'm not anaemic.
If I'm not anaemic then can I have pernicious anaemia (as you can tell I've been googling enlarged red blood cells!!!).

My blood test is not until Monday, and I'm not panicking about it but as I always seem to be very tired and can sleep for England, then p/n would probably tick the boxes.

Any thoughts please?

[LazyGun]

So the technical term for enlarged red cells is macrocytosis - and although pernicious anaemia is indeed one of the conditions where you expect to see macrocytic red cells, it is not the only reason - there are actually quite a few conditions where you might expect to see enlarged red cells.

And it is extremely unlikely for you to have pernicious anaemia whilst having a broadly normal Full Blood Count, as it appears you have been informed.

In fact, it is not uncommon to see enlarged red cells as a consequence of hypothyroidism ( under-active thyroid) itself.

[hellywelly4]

Thank you very much LazyGun

[DJHawkes]

my oh was diagnosed with this 3weeks ago but it is due to alcohol, he has a drink every night, cider , but it's caught up with him.

[hellywelly4]

Oh dear, i do like my red wine!!