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prayingrbc
Hi there,
Various studies (NIH US)have shown that Eltrombopag can be used successfully to raise blood counts in all bloodlines for patients with severe AA. Early days of course, as there is a lack of long-term experience, but nevertheless enough positive results to make it worth a try.
If your father only had ATG etc Nov. then may be worth waiting a bit as they say can take 6 months or more for a response.
My husband (57 years old- diagnosed April 2012 very severe AA) had minimal response to ATG and things only started to look up when he began taking full dosage Eltrombopag (along with Cyclosporine). On full dosage he had positive response in all bloodlines. He took Eltrom. from Dec. 2012 until Sep, 2014 . So far so good and has maintained counts. Can never be too sure with these illnesses and everyone preacts differently but Eltrombopag has certainly imporoved quality of life for my husband.
We live in Switzerland and fortunately the Uni. hospital where we go are very up on recent research and willing to give new possibilities a try.
Best of luck to your father. He is lucky to have you helping him.
Sue H.
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