Why no blood transfusions for 3 weeks after ATG, but then levels fell sharply again?
Hello everyone!
I just have a quick question.
My mother has SAA. She had ATG 13 weeks ago, and is still transfusion dependent.
I'd just like to know why she went 3 weeks without a blood transfusion right after ATG + Prednisone. She's been transfusion-dependent ever since (9 weeks later). What caused that? Because before ATG, she needed blood transfusions every 7-9 days.
Now, the only change we've seen thusfar is a rise in neutrophils (now 700-800 from 400-500). Also, she just went two weeks without a blood transfusion, which is the longest she's gone since that 3 week period elapsed after ATG.
Her neutrophils % and lymphocytes % are also trending in the opposite direction.
What do you all have to say?
I wish you all great happiness and health.
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