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Maura, thanks for posting her numbers; very helpful. Here's what I know, and I am not a doctor but a retired RN. Sometimes a lab result that is too high is just as worrisome as a low result. That said, a dropping MCV into more normal range is a good thing. generally speaking. ( a low MCV signifies an iron deficiency anemia, whereas too high a MCV points to anemia caused by other things like B12 defic., or MDS related stuff.) In addition to what you mentioned, the GR number is important to watch. That is the ANC, absolute neutrophil count, which is critical to fight infection anywhere in the body. Hers is ok, as are most of the criteria except for her platelets, which you already know. If her ANC would be below 0.8, for example, her physician would be concerned.
Hope this helps some!
Mags
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Margaret, age 68, dx MDS 5 q- 5/09- now RCMD; also MGUS. TP53 and TET2 mutations
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