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Hi @bmarkable. Myelofibrosis (MF) and Myelodyplastic syndrome are two different blood conditons. Myelofibrosis (MF) is disorder...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1084232/

Discussion: Is Myelofibrosis (MF) the same as Myelodyplastic syndrome?

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Posted: Jun 10, 2024

My husband was recently diagnosed with MDS. Does anyone know of reasonable townhomes/apartments/condos rentals close to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1015500/

Discussion: Myelodysplastic Syndrome and Sjogren's

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Posted: Feb 14, 2024

Got bone marrow back an it’s MDS seein doc on Friday for treatment options any thoughts...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/819445/

Discussion: MDS treatment options other than bone marrow transplant

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Posted: Mar 1, 2023

Again, I'm no physician. It could very likely be MDS. Your numbers are similar to mine...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1395370/

Discussion: Low WBC, Low Platelets, Low RBC, Large cells - is it always Leukemia?

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Posted: Sep 17, 2025

That’s wat happen to me I had chemo in 2015 an got my MDs 6 months...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/896400/

Discussion: Any survivors of Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma out there?

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Posted: Jul 15, 2023

Bad news have MDS high grade need treatment lookin for any info out there but still...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/819239/

Discussion: MDS treatment options other than bone marrow transplant

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Posted: Mar 1, 2023

I have been taking Hydroxy for two years for MDS/MPN-RS-T. Not aware of any side effects.

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/146317/

Discussion: How do You Manage Side Effects Of Hydrea or Hydroxyurea for ET?

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Posted: Sep 22, 2020

My husband was diagnosed with MDS 5 yrs ago. After his last bone marrow biopsy in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/994964/

Discussion: Has anyone heard of VEXAS syndrome?

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Posted: Jan 10, 2024

Hello @jonkerri and welcome to Mayo Connect. I appreciate you posting an encouraging message to @yellowlab123...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1180912/

Discussion: MDS in a 75 year old male

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Posted: Nov 27, 2024

My husband was diagnosed with MDS not even 2 years ago and he passed away June...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1098766/

Discussion: Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS): how to increase red blood cells?

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Posted: Jul 3, 2024

Hello @mtksnider I was looking through some discussions on MDS and found your posting. I too...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1075616/

Discussion: Anyone have or heard of MDS with 5q-syndrome?

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Posted: May 27, 2024

I am sure someone will post. I am going to look up what you have as...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1540760/

Discussion: Anyone have Mixed Phenotype Acute Leukemia (MPAL)?

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Posted: Apr 1 10:48pm

The chemo u had could have gotten into your bone marrow an destroyed it which happen...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/880781/

Discussion: Low wbc count

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Posted: Jun 18, 2023

I just saw the pathology report from the 2nd hospital. They noted DDX41 (R525H) (3% vax)...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1388935/

Discussion: Low WBC, Low Platelets, Low RBC, Large cells - is it always Leukemia?

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Posted: Sep 7, 2025

No , my team of hematologists think it might be MDS disease but want a third...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1322993/

Discussion: Polycythemia Vera and low iron

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Posted: Jun 8, 2025

Perhaps there is already a comment string for this issue. I was diagnosed with MDS. It...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/810235/

Discussion: Myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS): When do you need to start treatment?

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Posted: Feb 12, 2023

@barbwsm Hi. I was diagnosed with MDS with anemia a year ago. My doctor told me...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1526768/

Discussion: Recently diagnosed with MDS with anemia and would like to connect

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Posted: Mar 14 12:10pm

I was recently diagnosed with MDS/MPN-RS-T with Jak2 mutation also. My doctor recommended this site. It...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/328593/

Discussion: JAK2 Mutation, Low Iron and High Platelet count

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Posted: Mar 22, 2021

So I will be on Inqovi either injectable or pill just like to hear how this...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/821492/

Discussion: How can I raise my platelet count? (With food)

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Posted: Mar 6, 2023

@janetlen Interesting. I too had heart & lungs tested to no avail. I don’t understand why...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1463300/

Discussion: Recently diagnosed with MDS with anemia and would like to connect

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Posted: Dec 18, 2025