Discussions tagged “erythropoietin”

I've been prescribed Retacrit for anemia related to chronic kidney disease, Has anyone else used it successfully? What were the side effects? I've seen some scary stuff online but want a balanced perspective. How do you deal with injections? Any tips to make it less painful or stressful? My doctor mentioned something about a rare skin reaction—has anyone experienced that, or do you know how likely it is? I'm really hoping to avoid blood transfusions, but is that a realistic expectation with Retacrit? Thanks!