Hi Junglegirlsue,
I am 48, so your mom has a few years on me, but I was diagnosed with MDS Intermediate 2 a year and a half ago. My doc has encouraged me to continue being as active as I can. I am pretty in tune with my body, so I don't push myself if I'm not feeling up to a workout, but I do try and maintain a fairly consistent exercise routine. I know for me, I feel so much better when I get my body moving - even if it means doing less than I would have liked. Hopefully your mom is listening to her body and limiting herself when she needs to. Without my exercise routine, I don't know how I would be getting through the rigours of the treatments for this disease. Good luck to you and your mom and try not to worry about her too much.
Kathy
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Kathy, 47, diagnosed with MDS IPSS Intermediate Risk, Refractory Anemia and Thrombocytopenia both secondary to MDS. 8/06-treatments include 14 shots Vidaza monthly, aeranesp, neulasta when needed also have polycystic kidney disease