[Kerpaka]

Hi,
I'm a 57 YO female and was just diagnosed with early stage MDS. Had a few blood tests, ultrasound and a BMB. My blood work is as follows:
WBC 4.4
RBC 3.37
HB 119
HCT .346
MCV 102.8
MCH 35.4
MCHC 344
RDW 14.3
PLT CT 55
MPV 7.2
All absolutes are in normal range except Absolute Lymphs are a little low 1.4

I called last week & found out I have 0 blasts. The dr said I will have to wait and watch and get a blood test every 3 months. He also said I will probably need Vidaza later on.

I stopped taking my low dose aspirin and nexium because a side effect may be low platelets. I also stopped aspartame because I read of a connection to low platelets.

My next appointment is Aug 12th and I will find out the genetic piece to this disease.

I would appreciate your opinions on my status and whatever questions you think I should ask my dr (hematologist) the next time I see him.

Thank you.