Even though alcohol does not cause MDS, it does cause deficiencies of the vitamins needed for proper blood production and nerve health. Specifically, the B vitamins. (B1 B2, B3, B6,B12 and Folate)
If your B12 is in the mid-normal range, you may want to consider taking a good B-complex.
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Marlene, wife to John DX w/SAA April 2002, Stable partial remission; Treated with High Dose Cytoxan, Johns Hopkins, June 2002. Final phlebotomy 11/2016. As of July 2021 HGB 12.0, WBC 4.70/ANC 3.85, Plts 110K.
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