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Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS)

Blood Cancers & Disorders | Last Active: Mar 31 3:15pm | Replies (51)
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@alpinegirl

I am 86 (too old for stem cell transplants) My problem started when I had surgery for a growth on my colon.
I get weekly transfusions as I am anemic and my hemoglobin drops down to 6. My biggest problem is having
SPLITTING headaches. Going to start chemo on Monday - to see if it helps

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Lori, Volunteer Mentor | @loribmt | Mar 22 6:26pm

Anemia and low hemoglobin can be causes of nasty headaches…I remember. I felt so much better once the chemo started. So I hope this helps you feel more like your normal self and to help you get your blood numbers under control. That low level of hemoglobin is so fatiguing, isn’t it?
Please let me know how you’re doing. I’ll be thinking about you Monday.
What type of chemo are you taking? Will this be infusions or pill form? Is this a monthly cycle?

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