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MDS with sideroblasts and trying Lospatercept or Elritercept?
Nothing working....Procrit, Lenalidimide, or Vidaza...heard about Elritercept in Europe, and Lospatercept and Imetelstat. What does anyone know?
Last active: Aug 1, 2025
B12 deficiency mimicking MDS
4-months ago I went for a full blood workup, 1st one in 7-years. To my surprise my WBC was 1.6, Platelets 75, Hemoglobin level of...
Last active: Nov 28, 2025
Newly diagnosed MDS-IB2 and vidaza
Mom is 87, newly diagnosed MDS… initially she agreed to Vidaza but now she is looking for first hand information on its side effects.. She...
Last active: Jun 28, 2025
Anyone had cataract surgery living with MDS?
I was told yesterday by my eye doctor it is time for cataract surgery. I have an evaluation scheduled for November 1st. I have sent...
Last active: Dec 9, 2025
MDS with weight loss, dizziness & weakness
I have been diagnosed with MDS. It started with weight loss about 4 years ago and no other symptoms. Eventually, I gained some of the...
Last active: Feb 20 4:45pm
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: Mar 17 8:42am
MDS in a 75 year old male
First off, I want to thank Mayo Clinic and their Team of Doctors for treating my father who was diagnosed about 27 months ago with...
Last active: Nov 28, 2024
Low Platelets with Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS)
Just got my platelet count for this month and it has dropped to 64000, I am really worried, I’ve also lost weight and feeling cold...
Last active: Jan 24, 2023
Anyone living with MDS Extended diagnosis experience?
Age 70, diagnosed with MDS Extended. Had NHL 2006 chemo and in 2008 chemo then auto transplant and good to go until Thanksgiving 2024 low...
Last active: Jan 19, 2025
What are your experiences with lenalidomide (Revlimid) for MDS?
My MDS del 5q has deteriorated over the last few months. I've had one transfusion (Hb was 74) and am about to have another. I'll...
Last active: May 10, 2025
Anyone taking retacrit and releuko injections for MDS
My husband has been taking retacrit along with a growth hormone for his white blood cells. Any side effects we should be aware of?
Last active: Feb 1, 2024
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, 2025
Does anyone have MDS with the SF3B1 mutation?
For 13 years, doctors and universities thought I had WIAHA. After a recent biopsy, it turns our I have MDS with a mutation. The mutation...
Last active: Jan 29 11:46am
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, 2025
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
Anyone else with MDS had a leg bleed?
Hi , Thankyou for allowing me to join. My husband aged 75 was diagnosed with high risk MDS in April 2025 , and started inquovy...
Last active: Sep 28, 2025
MDS (myelodysplastic syndrome): When to start treatment?
My husband has lower risk MDS (SF3B1 mutation) MPN RS T . He has had chronic anemia that has been monitored for over a couple...
Last active: Apr 21, 2025