[Ryan Jay]

Hi there:

Keep up your spirits. That ATG/CSA is rough but it can work really well. I had it back in August and this is where I was and where I ended up:

WBC ANC HGB HCT PLT

As of 9/3/10: 1.5 400 7.0 20 13

As of 11/11/10: 3.7 2,200 10.5 31 58

My last PLT tfx was 9/20 and PRBC was 10/6.

Needless to say the doctors are very optimistic.

Anyway, I had a huge ANC plunge after the steroids. Maybe that's what you are dealing with.

Cyclosporine is a different ballgame for me. I had a huge bald spot that has almost vanished since taking it. That's nice, but I look like a gorilla otherwise.

I hate to be a post-hijacker...

Just a question. My CSA trough was running a little high (300+) and my creatinine level was starting to drift up. The Dr. cut my daily CSA intake from 400 to 200mgs. I am a big guy. 6'3" 250 lbs.

Does this sound legit to you? I thought it was a pretty big chop all at once.

CSA is like a security blanket.