Hi,  I had a blood transfusion of two units two weeks ago after sudden blood loss from a bleeding ulcer.  When I left the hospital, by blood count was 10.  I had blood drawn a week ago and was up to 11.4.  But I am feeling so weak, dizzy and lightheaded--I am actually having a hard time driving, and have to lie down for frequent naps throughout the day.  If my blood was up to 11.4 a week ago, shouldnt I be over all of the dizziness, etc?
HelloThanks for the query Little fall in blood pressure usually does not cause dizziness. For few days after blood transfusion you might have some nonspecific symptoms due to minor reaction to transfused blood. To rule out low hemoglobin as a cause of dizziness you should get fresh hemoglobin level. You can observe color of stool also for signs of bleeding peptic ulcers. You received just blood transfusion which I think not sufficient to treat bleeding peptic ulcer. Furthermore, you might require upper GI endoscopy to see ulcers, and they can be treated simultaneously through endoscope. Hope this helps, wish you best health,