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Old Mon Jan 17, 2011, 09:13 PM
Ruth Cuadra Ruth Cuadra is offline
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Welcome to Marrowforums, Elizabeth. I hope you'll find some useful information and guidance about what questions to ask your doctor at our site.

Given the blood counts you've reported, I agree with Marlene and maumish that I would ask for a referral to a hematologist right away. You haven't said where you are located so I can't recommend a particular center, but you can find the one nearest to you using our interactive Treatment Center Map or list of U.S. Treatment Centers by State.

I had to deal with erythema nodosum (also known as panniculitis) as a late effect of my bone marrow transplant for MDS. The diagnosis was made by a dermatologist, not my transplant doctor. In my case, the condition was caused by taking oral estrogen supplements. Once I switched to an estrogen spray, the problem subsided but I am left with marks on my shins that look like old bruises.

Hope this help.

Regards,
Ruth
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