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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: Apr 19, 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
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: May 17 6:05pm
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
My MDS does not respond to treatments. What's next?
Have not responded to any treatments, not about to try transfusions only, what can I expect. I am 77 years old.
Last active: Dec 3, 2025
Anyone with mast cell activation syndrome (MCAS) and MPN/MDS overlap?
Anyone with mast cell activation syndrome (MCAS) and MPN/MDS overlap?
Last active: Jul 12 5:43am
Anyone have MDS + Hemochromatosis? Who specializes in both?
Hi, has anyone been diagnosed with MDS and hemochromatosis. Currently have a Dr. in Colorado that is retiring and thinking of going to MD. Anderson...
Last active: Oct 24, 2025
Anyone experience swollen and sometimes painful hands with MDS
Has anyone with MDS experienced swollen and sometimes painful hands. Seems to be random and not connected to any specific activity. If you have what...
Last active: Aug 14, 2025
New diagnosis DDX41 MDS-EB1: what made you start treatment?
Hi everyone, I am hoping to connect with others who have MDS with a DDX41 mutation, especially anyone with germline DDX41 or both germline and...
Last active: 3 days ago
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
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
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, 2025
Just tired: Husband has colon cancer and I have MDS
I have been taking care of my husband for the last 3 years who has stage 4 colon cancer spread to both lungs. It has...
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Last active: Jul 31, 2025
Has anyone heard of Dandelion Root being helpful on AML/MDS
Has anyone seen the studies on the positive impact of using dandelion root capsules or tea having a positive impact on AML and or MDS?...
Last active: Mar 19 10:37am
MDS and thin skin, bruising, etc.: What else to watch out for?
I am fairly new here and its been great, talking to people that can talk and post things first hand. I've posted a few times...
Last active: Apr 21 9:51am