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Old Wed Feb 3, 2010, 10:55 AM
Jill2008 Jill2008 is offline
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Question When are transfusions needed?

Hi,
I just had a BMB on Friday and don't have all results yet, but my platelet count has been slowly and steadily dropping...currently 23,000. At what point are transfusions usually needed?
Also, my ANC count has dropped to .7. My doctor has recommended a modified low-microbial diet. I'm curious what other precautions I need to take with my neutrophils being this low. Should I be avoiding going out in public?
Am I just being paranoid?
Jill
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Jill, 58 y/o female dx with MDS-U June 2008, IPSS:Int. 2. Allogeneic SCT May 25, 2010. Relapsed January 2011. Started Vidaza (azacitadine) Feb. 2011; Currently on cycle #58 , IV, 5-days every six weeks. WBC 5.3, Hgb 13.0, PLT 110 (2/16/18)
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