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Thanks so much for your reply. Any information helps. I have been on the net researching every bit of info I can find. Never hearing of AA or MDS before, I have had my work cut out for me. I was wondering, when I looked up my Moms doctor, she a specialist in MDS. Does that mean she is a specialist in AA as well or are they two totally different diseases? Also my Mom was switched from one Dr. to this one and I am wondering if there is more too it. When I spoke with Mom Dr. yesterday she said my Mom would be fine even if her counts went to nothing, as long as she doesn't get a fever not to worry. I had read about the shots you can get or even just being put onto antibiotics for preventative measures. I don't understand why her Dr. isn't doing this if it is that serious. I don't want my Mom to get left in the dust because there are no beds available at the hospitals here in Edmonton. Should I then push for my Mom to get these shots to help with her neutrophils? My Mom also has what is called Afib. Her heart beats are irregular and at times she has had to get "shocked" into beating properly again. She is worried because her heart is going haywire. Is this from not getting enough oxygen? One more thing. Is being dx with MDS mean a worse outcome than AA? Sorry for all the questions but I'm very worried and I know that talking to people who are in the same situation is the best way to get answers. Thank you!
Daughter to 68yr Mom in the process of being Dx with AA or possible MDS.
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