question: I am a 42 yr old female 5ft 1in and 145lbs. I was diagnosed with hereditary hemochromatosis about 2yrs ago, and did blood letting for 6 months until i was taken to an anemic state. i have had flushing on my face,neck,chest and upper arms and this horrible strangling feeling when the flushing happens, which is about 6 to 15 times a day. i am so tired and losing hair. i also have a moderately elevated white count and platelet count of unknown cause. wbc 14.9 platelet of 451,000. i have been checked for lupis,carcinoid syndrome,hystamine reaction and porphyra. please help, this has been going on for 7yrs