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Old Wed Sep 26, 2012, 12:35 PM
knstone knstone is offline
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Sorry, I hit post too soon.
While in the hospital I had Neupogen shots daily, after several days the WBC and ANC would rise; and the fever would go away. Also had round the clock antibiotics thru an IV.

Neutropenic fever seems to be common with MDS/AML patients.
This video describes neutropenic fevers:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IApJsoi3bXI
I hope it will open for you, you may need to paste it into your browser.

I've lived with the ANC generally below .50 (500) since 2009, my wife and I are OCD about cleanliness. I never touch door knobs, faucet handles, etc., when we are out, use a paper towel or napkin. Avoid anyone coughing, wear a mask in the doctors office (it seems to scare others away from you which is good, they think you are sick-HA). Never shake hands with anyone.

Hope this may help.
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Kirby71, RAEB2 dx 2/04, Thalidomide 30 mo, Revlimid 18 mo, No resp Vidaza
6/09 2nd Thalid use, Promacta, Lowdose Dacogen added 10/09 at 40% blasts. 5/11 BMB-blasts 8%.
2/11 2nd Revl restart=good resp, Platelets drop 6/11, 3rd Thalid,+Nplate+Dacogen. 7/12 Cnts stable for 10 mo.
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