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Just got my blood test results today. I have MDS
Blood Cancers & Disorders | Last Active: Apr 15 7:44pm | Replies (25)Comment receiving replies
@bbmj06
I did not take that with my MDS. Is joint pain a side effect of it? I google side effects and AI gave below.
I expect someone else will respond, but i want to say i googled little during treatment, I asked my medical team. Plus, i came here to Mayo Clinic. Did you put the drug in the search box above?
Common Side Effects
Azacitidine frequently causes hematologic toxicities, including anemia, neutropenia (low white blood cells), thrombocytopenia (low platelets), and leukopenia, which increase the risk of infections and bleeding. Patients may experience fatigue, weakness, or shortness of breath due to low red blood cell counts (anemia).
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Gastrointestinal side effects are also common, such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, abdominal pain, and decreased appetite. These symptoms often occur early in treatment and may improve as the body adjusts.
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For patients receiving subcutaneous or intravenous azacitidine, injection site reactions like erythema, bruising, or pain are frequent. Oral administration may cause fatigue, dizziness, back pain, and arthralgia.
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@katgob thank you for your post. I am currently being treated for AML. My BMB in December discovered the SF3B1 gene (MDS) . My MDS is in the wait and watch stage.
My left knee replacement was done 2 years before my diagnosis for AML and I have experienced consistent joint and bone pain especially in my knees since starting AML treatment in 2024. I take Arthritis formula Tylenol during the day and the PM formula at night. I have also started my own “clinical trial” by cutting back and tracking my artificial sugar. Sugar causes inflammation. My bone pain has improved by 60%! I sometimes take tumeric ( sp?) but not consistently.
I do miss my cookies, chocolate candy and ice cream but I know if I do consume it I will pay for it by tossing and turning all night due to pain. I hope you find a solution to help you as well. Prayers to all who are fighting back against their cancer diagnosis!