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Diagnosed with MDS: What is Paradox Effect with azacitidine (Vidaza)?
After 6 months of treatment with Vidaza it appears that according to my doctor I may be experiencing a Paradox Effect. This effect is shown...
Last active: Apr 16 6:00pm
MDS-CMML-1: Anyone dealing with pruritus (itching)?
I have been diagnosed with MDS-CMML-1 and am experiencing bad Pruritus (itching) in the mornings/evenings and after I shower. Does anyone have the same symptoms...
Last active: Feb 28 10:17pm
MDS: How to improve my condition in watch & wait?
I am a 76 year old male who was recently diagnosed with Myelodysplastic syndrome, ringed sidero blasts, multilineage dysplasia (MDS-RS-MLD). Although at this point, it...
Last active: Aug 3, 2023
has anyone had Long Covid, before a diagnosis of MDS?
Husband (61 years old) just diagnosed with high risk MDS, and he has had Long Covid for 5 years (one of the first to get...
Last active: 6 days ago
Anyone have or heard of MDS with 5q-syndrome?
Hello everyone I have been told I have MDS5q Low risk, I have blood work done every 2 weeks.All they want to do is out...
Last active: Mar 22 9:54am
Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS): how to increase red blood cells?
is there a natural alternative that has shown success in promoting more red blood cells. Currently I am receiving shots of Vidaza but not helping...
Last active: Sep 1, 2024
I have Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS) spawned from ITP
I Have Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS) that spawned from Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP) which spawned from original diagnosis of Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL). Now I don't...
Last active: Apr 27, 2016
MDS treatment options other than bone marrow transplant
I have been diagnosed with MDS and bone marrow transplant is not a option. What are some other treatment options?
Last active: Jan 14 9:06pm
I have recently been diagnosed with MDS, and have so many questions.
I have just been diagnosed with MDS, and have so many questions. I will be going to Mayo Clinic for follow up opinions and understanding...
Last active: Apr 13 12:09pm
Myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS): When do you need to start treatment?
Wen do you need to start treatments for this disorder an wat best treatments are there
Last active: Aug 5, 2024
MDS: Can someone explain how or why platelets go up or down quickly?
Can someone explain how or why platelets go up or down quickly. My diagnosis was MDS after a bone marrow biopsy and I was sent...
Last active: Apr 20, 2024
Use of Neupogen (or similar) prior to minor surgery
Has anyone with MDS used Neupogen (filgrastim) or similar prior to minor surgery to reduce the risk of infection? My concern is that even a...
Last active: Aug 3, 2021
Myelodysplastic Syndrome and Sjogren's
I have been studying MDS and SS (both of which I have) and am beginning to see an overlap. I would appreciate others input.
Last active: May 24, 2024
has anybody used epoetin alfa (Procrit)
my husband has RAEB and was recently put on Procrit. Does anyone have any experience with this drug for any of the MDS diseases? Am...
Last active: Sep 26, 2017
Aplastic Anemia and vaccine influences
As a recent (12 mo) MUD stem cell transplant recipient I am faced with making a decision on pursuing a COVId vaccine. Prior to diagnosis...
Last active: Apr 24, 2023
Side effects of Vidaza injections
My mom who is 85 was diagnosed with MDS in 2019. Started with anemia and now progressed to CMML 2. We started 5 days of...
Last active: Sep 30, 2024