[virgswims]

I wonder if anyone has information or experience concerning the onset of dementia in connection with MDS? My mother is 88 and has had MDS that has gotten progressively worse for 3 and a half years. She takes procrit weekly and transfusions about every 6 to 8 weeks. The doctor tried Vidaza with her last month, but she only made it through two days (not even a full cycle) and she passed out at home. She just doesn't have enough strength to take an aggressive treatment like Vidaza. I know that she has had TIA's, at least 2 times in the past 3 months. She is showing very noticeable signs of dementia - not knowing people, having difficulty thinking of what she wants to say, not being able to associate time/place/people, paranoia, imagining things about people or situations, etc. Does dementia accompany MDS with older people as they go into advanced stages? Any information is appreciated.