AHHHHHH, I am always high normal with RBC count and hematocrit. Are they the same? Doc always says "We need to keep an eye on this" every year. And every year she seems surprised at it. I tried to explain I do cardio that puts me in a significant O2 deficit and the raised levels is my body's way of adapting but she does not get it. Damn she is hot though and I do not have to pay even a co-pay at this clinic (run by my municipality) So, I deal with her lack of knowledge.