[Zoe's Life]

Kitty,

Welcome. I have been on Aranesp since Februrary. I have had no side effects and it keeps my hemoglobin in the 11 range. It can take several weeks to respond for some folks. What is your dose and how often do you get injections? I am on 300 mcg every 2 weeks. I don't know about the throbbing pain in the ear. Maybe it's something not related to MDS?

I was just diagnosed last November. I remember being in shock and researching like crazy. I now can accept it as part of my life. Although I weird out more quickly about any health issues that come up because I am not sure if it is MDS related. Things that in the past I would have ignored, I am now quick to make a medical appointment. Maybe this stage will pass too, I don't know.

For me, knowledge has been my best weapon. It is how I cope I guess.

Zoe