What is myelodysplastic anemia?
Myelodysplastic anemia is often seen secondary to myelodysplastic syndromes. It is a refractory anemia, an anemia which does not respond to treatment.
How do members experience myelodysplastic anemia?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with myelodysplastic anemia*
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Anemia
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Nothing reported yet
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Fatigue
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Nothing reported yet
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Pain
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Stress
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Nothing reported yet
*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
Top treatments taken by people for myelodysplastic anemia*
Who has myelodysplastic anemia on PatientsLikeMe?
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 0 | |
| 20s | 0 | |
| 30s | 0 | |
| 40s | 1 | |
| 50s | 0 | |
| 60s | 0 | |
| 70+ | 4 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 3 | |
| Female | 3 |