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Recently diagnosed with MDS with anemia and would like to connect
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Welcome to Connect @lindak123 Since you were recently diagnosed with having Myelodyplastic syndromes (MDS) you probably have a ton of questions about your condition. We have quite a lively group of MDS members with various discussions. I thought a good introduction would be to point you to this conversation (link below) with members @momz, @rrivory @smetzing and many others who are sharing their experiences with MDS.
I’d written this response in the discussion which gives some information on MDS that might also be helpful to you. https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/925760/
~Here’s the link to the entire discussion of:
Living with MDS- myelodyplastic syndromes https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/living-with-mds/
How was your diagnosis discovered? Were you having symptoms of anemia that led to testing or was this found through routine blood work? Are you taking any medications or are you in a mindful watch period?
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I have been anemic for many years. I have had surgical procedures such as knee and hip replacement. The doctors would give me a transfusion without discussing the reason why. They say it would make me feel better. I was unable to donate blood to myself prior to any surgery because of my RBC being so low. I have been following my results of blood work on my patient portal since it was made available. I told my PCP I was concerned about my blood work coming back abnormal. She sent me to a Hematologist/oncologist. I had a bone marrow biopsy done. That's when the MDS with Anemia was discovered. When he did the initial blood work on me my hemoglobin was 10.1. the last check up showed it at 10.8. He said I was getting better. I know that there is no cure. It kind of bothered me that he said what he did. So I am on watch and wait.