I go to the doctors twice a year for check-ups. Not sure why twice a year, but I never questioned it. Yesterday was my second visit this year. It appears that my anemia may be here for the rest of my life, but my platelets are formed fine and are the right size. This is something that I had never heard of. Anyway, the doctor said I was in great shape and go home and keep on doing what I am doing. I was even given the OK to start running 5 days a week again. However, now that I have been running only 2 days a week and walking the other 3, I like that better. I also had the high dose flu shot. So, we will see how it goes for the next 6 months.