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OK, I have an update.........
After my Dad got his first transfusion after the first Vidaza treatment, his RBC went up to 9.1 and I know that's kind of low, but not too bad. His other blood tests were ok, but they one he got today (about 3 weeks after his Vidaza) show his platelet count went up high, about 1 million. He had ben on hydrea for 6 years which kept his count good, but has been off for a month or so (sine he started Vidaza). Now, I know having high platelets isn't good, but I think it's better than too low? The hydrea has controlled it in the past, so he told him to start taking it again. Everything I have read about MDS speaks of low platelet (and other) counts. I don't think anyone has high counts and have MDS, I think that is considered MPD, right? I am wondering if he will continue the Vidaza if the hydrea brings the platelets back down. Has anyone been on both Vidaza and Hydrea at the same time?
Again, I'm not questioning anything. Anyhow, my Dad has felt pretty good for the past two weeks. Today he really did a lot of physical activity, especially for a guy almost 78. He was getting minor night sweats, but they seem to have gone away (maybe it was the pomagrane juice?). He has a doctors appointment in a week and is scheduled for another round of Vidaza in a week as well. I guess I am just confused. I don't think the Vidaza can work that fast? Right now, he is back to where he was for the past six years..........platelets high, everything else ok. The hydrea controlled it in the past, so to me that's good news.
I appreciate any insight anyone might have...........thanks!!
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