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Having your blood counts slowly drop over that period of time is a good reason for your family doc to want you to be checked out further. Seeing a hematologist is a wise decision, David. S/he will probably order more bloodwork as Catherine suggests.
Don't be surprised if the hematologist also suggests you have a BMB -- that is the "gold standard" for diagnosis.
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Catherine, wife of Bruce age 75; diagnosed 6/10/11 with macrocytic anemia, neutropenia and mild thrombocytopenia; BMB suggesting emerging MDS. Copper deficient. Currently receiving procrit and neuopogen injections weekly, B12 dermal cream and injections, Transfusions ~ 5 weeks.
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