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  • in reply to: Acupuncture for shortness of breath? #61732
    Scott Davey
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    I live in Sacramento and we have a Dr. Lee here who practices acupuncture. I went to her for back pain, after seeing a chiropractor, and she completely cured it in four sessions! She’s not cheap, though, $100 a session, so I’m thinking twice about seeing her for SOB. ChatGPT says that acupuncture can be effective for SOB in some cases, but it’s not infallible. I’ll report back if I go ahead with it.

    in reply to: Beginning aranesp treatment for low risk MDS #59342
    Scott Davey
    Participant

    No, I’m still on the same dosages they started me on. The only one I have the dosage on is the Neupogen: filgrastim 480mcg/1.6mL Soln
    Commonly known as: Neupogen. Good luck!

    in reply to: HgB numbers high, feeling terrible #59337
    Scott Davey
    Participant

    Iron is high, but my doctor isn’t worried about it. Just looked it up and high Iron levels can cause fatigue and weakness. Thanks for the tip.

    in reply to: Beginning aranesp treatment for low risk MDS #59334
    Scott Davey
    Participant

    I’m taking Aranesp, but also Granix to keep white blood cells up and Luspatercept, which does an excellent job keeping HgB numbers steady. None of these seem to affect my symptoms (shortness of breath) though.

    in reply to: Can’t get oximeter readings #58610
    Scott Davey
    Participant

    Thanks for the tips, Karen. I wonder if they can turn the lights off around me next time?

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