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MDS?
In sept/09 my blood was completely normal, Hg @ 137 & platelets 219. In nov/09 I had my blood tested just by chance, Hg was 74. Four transfusions later & a BM analysis (5-8% blasts), my oncologist thinks I have MDS, and now my platelets have slipped to 88.
At 59, this is my 1st experience with illness. I am otherwise healthy and have had a lifelong history of fitness & endurance sports, so it seems a bit unreal. I have not run across anyone inflicted with MDS who has described a situation similar to mine - going from no anemia to severe anemia in a 2 month period. I feel physically fine - maybe a slight loss in energy. But I continue to work and exercise - albeit somewhat less than normal.
Any others have a similar experience? Comments?
I appreciate your feedback.
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