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Wed Mar 28, 2012, 11:27 AM
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spleen pain and swelling
Hello,
Last edited by pastalover : Wed Apr 25, 2012 at 05:39 PM. 
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Wed Mar 28, 2012, 02:44 PM
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I don't have any suggestion for you on your current condition. Seems to be a fairly complicated case.
Have you looked at the government's website for help in obtaining insurance? http://www.healthcare.gov/
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Marlene, wife to John DX w/SAA April 2002, Stable partial remission; Treated with High Dose Cytoxan, Johns Hopkins, June 2002. Stopped Exjade 05/08 and will do Phlebotomies to reduce the remaining iron. FE is down to 401. Last edited by Marlene : Wed Mar 28, 2012 at 03:48 PM.
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Wed Mar 28, 2012, 03:04 PM
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Pastalover,
I didn't see a diagnosis for you, but I am getting a small sense of myelofibrosis due to spleen swelling or pain on the left side along with a bleeding disorder. I am not sure, but have you been tested for JAK2? If you have this, it is possible you can get in on one of the clinical trials for the JAK inhibitors. They have demonstrated pretty good success at managing spleen size. There are trials all over the country for these products as they rush to be the first approved drug on the market. Trials usually have most expenses paid for the treatment and follow-up.
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MDS RCMD w/mild fibrosis. HGB - 13.3, PLT - 34k, WBC - 6.1. Trisomy 8 in 18 of 20 metaphases, less than 2% marrow blasts. Holding steady since May 2010. Watching and waiting. 39 years old.
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Wed Mar 28, 2012, 05:37 PM
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Thanks
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Thu Mar 29, 2012, 07:39 AM
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Four months before I was properly diagnosed, I had severe spleen pain. I was hospitalized for 2 weeks and didn't receive a diagnosis until I went to a hemotologist. I would not wait to get checked. Good luck with the insurance.
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Lori, female age 53 dx MDS-RAEB-II 15% blasts 10-2010. Induc Chemo 10/14/10 for 7 days - results unacceptable so 5 additional days chemo. Complete Remission 12/10/10!! SCT 1-11-11 remission achieved!!! BMB 1-29-11 100% Donor!  cgvh eyes,skin (Caringbridge.org/visit/loripatrick)
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Thu Mar 29, 2012, 10:13 AM
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Hi Lori,
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Thu Mar 29, 2012, 10:41 AM
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Just be aware that if it IS your spleen that is swollen, you could be at risk for splenic rupture, which of course is very dangerous. Please get yourself checked out somehow.
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Nicole, mom to Evan(15); diagnosed SAA November 2007, hATG mid-November 2007, no response after 6 months, unrelated 9/10 BMT June 2008, no GVH, health completely restored thanks to our beloved donor Bryan from Tennessee. www.caringbridge.org/visit/evanmacneil
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Thu Mar 29, 2012, 11:57 AM
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I went back to look at your previous post to find out more about your diagnosis. It would helpful to others if you include it in your post. I came across this article in the Blood Journal on AVWS that may or may not be helpful.
http://bloodjournal.hematologylibrar...7/25/6777.full
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Marlene, wife to John DX w/SAA April 2002, Stable partial remission; Treated with High Dose Cytoxan, Johns Hopkins, June 2002. Stopped Exjade 05/08 and will do Phlebotomies to reduce the remaining iron. FE is down to 401.
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Thu Mar 29, 2012, 03:41 PM
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Hi Marlene,
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Mon Apr 2, 2012, 11:21 AM
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Pastalover, The pain I had in my speen began as a dull aching right under my left rib cage. It progressed in 4 days to pain that made me double over and apply pressure to the area hurting. Hope this helps. Hugs, Lori
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Lori, female age 53 dx MDS-RAEB-II 15% blasts 10-2010. Induc Chemo 10/14/10 for 7 days - results unacceptable so 5 additional days chemo. Complete Remission 12/10/10!! SCT 1-11-11 remission achieved!!! BMB 1-29-11 100% Donor! cgvh eyes,skin (Caringbridge.org/visit/loripatrick)
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