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Can you have mds for 5 years -hb start going down in 2009 without noting. i am still feeling fine. just hemoglobin of 10 and rbc of 2.8. age 70.

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Dr. Christian Schultheis answered

Yes: Continue to monitor. I have been monitoring patients without treatment for over 10 years. Most likely a low risk myelodysplasia.

Answered 6/4/2015

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Dr. Sewa Legha answered

Yes, it might be: It is uncommon but not impossible. I would look for other causes of anemia just to be certain.

Answered 6/4/2015

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A member asked:

Can you have mds for 5 years -hb start going down in 2009 without noting. i am still feeling fine. just hemoglobin of 10 and rbc of 2.8. age 70.

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Christian Schultheis answered

Dr. Sewa Legha answered

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