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When to get transfusions
I get platelets if the count drops to 10 and RBC if hemoglobin is below 8. As everyone else has said, that is up to the doctor and the patient. My dr. will transfuse at 8.5 if I'm really tired or planning to travel.
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Sue, age 72; Dx 6/2010 MDS Int-2. Revlimid unsuccessful, began Aranesp 10/2010; additionally Dx PNH 2/2011, Soliris added 3/2011. ATG 5/2011, Cyclosporine 5/2011. Nplate 10/2011 to 10/2012 . Exjade began 12/2013 due to high ferritin level, discontinued 3/2014 because of increase in creatinine.
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