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Originally Posted by SkipM
I have been on 5mg of Revlimid for over a year now. I am also not 5q like you. My hbg is averaging around 10. Without it I drop to the 8's. Yes your platlets and your whites will drop. 2 months ago I had to add Neupogen to the mix to boost my neutrophils to prevent some annoying viruses. I don;t know if this helps or not but so far it is working for me.
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Hey Skip!
Thanks for that firsthand account. Did they start you on 5mg from the git-go?
It's good to hear from a fellow non-5q who's using the drug to good effect. I could stand a Hgb count of 10 or so right now. It's been a couple of busy days at work and my behind is dragging!
Take care!
Greg
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