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Old Thu Sep 16, 2010, 10:07 PM
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I don't think Cyclosporine causes a low WBC. It is my understanding that Cyclosporine interferes with T-cell communication but doesn't actually remove the T-cells. (T-cells are lymphocytes, which are a subgroup of WBCs.) My WBCs are almost normal, and I am taking Cyclosporine.

Your marrow may still need time to recover with regards to WBCs. How are your other counts? Have you shown any response yet?

Are you tapering off of the prednisone? 3 months seems to be a long time to still be taking this.

With regards to the facial hair...It seems to come and go while on Cyclosporine. I shave it off and it does not grow back black! It also doesn't grow back fast.

Good luck!
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55 yo female, dx 9/08, AA/hypo-MDS, subclinical PNH, ATG/CsA 12/08, partial response. small trisomy 6 clone, low-dose cyclosporine dependent
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