Hi Mseth,
Revlimid + EPO has showed better results than Revlimid alone.
http://www.mdsbeacon.com/resources/m...013/abs/s1107/
Remember that Revlimid alone can give thrombosis and that EPO eventually increases that risk.
I asked my doctor if I could take Prednisone too when I started to take Revlimid July 2013 though I was aware of that Prednisone could increse the risk for DVT. I got a DVT in my left leg and now I have to take an injection of Innohep (heparin that decreases the ability of the blood to coagulate) every day.
I started with 5 mg Revlimid 21 days of 28. After 2 months we increased to 5 mg/day. I tolerated the drug very well (except for the DVT) and after 3 months we increased to 10 mg 21 days of 28. Then I responded and since Nov 2013 I have been tx independent
. My HGB is now 11.8 and my platelets 135 (very good for me).
Remember that your mother should start with a VERY low dose of Revlimid. There is no hurry. You managed to let her start with a very low dose of Exjade and that has been positive.
Kind regards
Birgitta-A