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Old Thu Sep 23, 2010, 06:53 PM
ldupbeat ldupbeat is offline
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Question Concerned about a BMB and if it warranted

I haven't been diagnosed with MDS so far, but the oncologist/hemotologist said the only way to find out for sure if I even have it is to do a BMB. I don't want to have one if my blood tests are bad enough. I have had a history for years of increased MCV, but lately it is worse and other blood abnormalities are seen although no anemia. Does anyone have any ideas compared to what their experience has been if my tests look like I should go ahead with the BMB? My abnormal results are: MCV 117, MCH 42, RDW 35.5, Neutriphils 40, Monocytes 15, anisocytosis 3+, macrocytes 3+ and teardrop cells 1+. The last three and monocyte increase are new. I'm really want a diagnoses but I don't want to do a BMB if I don't need to. I hear they are very painful.
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