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Suggest Medication For Poor Appetite, Depression And Fatigue

Hello Dr. Samuel. N. Grief, My husband has myelodysplasia ,since Oct.2011. He receives Blood Transfusions every 3 weeks. When he first started receiving Blood Transfusions his blood count was in the 70 s, then went up to 80 s,90 s& got to 100. Never stayed at any level too long. Now this past week his count was 97 in Feb.19/2014, & dropped down to 82. on March 11/2014. About 6yrs.ago he had an abdominal aneurysm (almost lost him). In the yr.2011 he had hernia operation &yr. 2013 he had gall bladder operation.After all this, I would like your opinion on what to do to make him feel better& get his blood up to a higher level.He has a very poor appetite & seems to fall asleep at all times. He tires out very quickly & has no interest in life itself. Is there any Meds. available for something like this to make him feel better. Please Help. Thank-you
Tue, 6 Jun 2017
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

As his disease is concerned, he regularly needs blood transfusion. As far his appetite is concerned you will do is take multivitamins which will increase appetite. Also, prokinetic like Domperidone will also increase your appetite.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Ruby
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Suggest Medication For Poor Appetite, Depression And Fatigue

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. As his disease is concerned, he regularly needs blood transfusion. As far his appetite is concerned you will do is take multivitamins which will increase appetite. Also, prokinetic like Domperidone will also increase your appetite. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Ruby