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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 10:28am
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Anyone dealing MDS and how are you doing?
Hello Anyone dealing with MDS and how long and how are you doing?
Last active: Dec 28, 2024
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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: May 15 6:29pm
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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 8:32am
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I have been diagnosed and under treatment for MDS
I have been diagnosed and under treatment for MDS. Whag are the treatments for MDS?
Last active: Dec 18, 2023