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MDS and anemia

Blood Cancers & Disorders | Last Active: Jan 11 9:18pm | Replies (83)

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@shoch1957 I hear you. It's kind of like what came first, the chicken or the egg! MDS causes anemia which in turn causes these symptoms. The clinician probably identifies divisions in anemia: mild, moderate, severe where specific symptoms are "expected." Also, dysplastic cells are not good at carrying oxygen which leads to some of your symptoms. I would tell the Dr that those are your symptoms and that you don't appreciate the fact he/she is not acknowledging them. Otherwise, are you satisfied with your care?

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Yes, I am satisfied with my care, it’s just the fact she believes there are other causes for my symptoms . I have been checked top to bottom for anything else and my symptoms are classic anemia, but at higher hg than is normal.