Replied by Lois (Chattanooga, Tn) on 05/25/2010
For the lady whose mother takes injections for red blood cells. Folic acid and multivitamins helps produce red blood cells, follow directions on the products. Also there are foods with folic acid in them, such as asparagus,vbeef liver, broccoli, cowpeas, fortified cereals, rice, eggs noodles, bread, great nothern beans, green peas, and spinach. Please let me know how she getting along. I also was diagnoised with lazy bone marrow.Replied by T.l. (Washington, Dc) on 01/04/2011
Has anyone tried Omega-3 pills or liquid as part of treatment for MDS? If so, please share your results. What has been most helpful?Replied by Otryingo (Mclean, Va) on 12/05/2012
My father went from being completely healthy his whole life, dancing 3-4 times per week and rarely seeing a doctor. He went for a routine check-up about 4 years ago and they put him on all types of drugs, including Lipitor. About a year ago, he was diagnosed with myelodyspasia. I've been suspicious that either a drug or a combination of drugs has caused this condition. I just googled whether or not there may be a connection with drugs such as Lipitor and some of the studies seem to be trending in the affirmative. Does anyone else have experience with this sort of thing? Also, if my father were to discontinue use of the Lipitor, is there any evidence that myelodysplasia has ever been reversed? Thanks!Replied by Rsw (Uniontown, Oh) on 12/05/2012
I was taking Lipitor when I developed Lichen Planus out of the blue. I now find research linking statin drugs with LP. I tried every statin on the market, always followed by memory fog and difficulty walking down my stairs. I quit all of them (after years, unfortunately) when I found out they have a 1% success rate in preventing heart attacks. In other words, of 100 people with high cholesterol who take statins, one heart attack will be prevented. I think there is a better outcome in people who eat a piece of dark chocolate every day.
