I am female, 80 years old. I have PKD. Cysts were found on my kidneys when I was 40. I was diagnosed 10 years ago.I was anemic and Procrit was prescribed. I am still on Procrit. I am stage 3. Over time my iron level has become lower and I started taking iron supplement. Recently the iron and ferritin levels were below the level that Procrit shots can be given. I had iron infusios and my iron level went down once more and I had another infusion.My concern is that the hematoligist Dr. where I receive the Procrit suspects bleeding. I have had 2 stool sample tests with no signs of blood and I am VERY observant and have seen no blood.My question is --Even though my kidney function is good, can the iron anemia be a result of the PKD? And is there a test to confirm that?Thank you for any help you might give.

Summarized question: Can polycystic kidney disease cause anemia?