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Essential Thrombocythemia (ET): foods, diet, nutrition?
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Hi, I was just diagnosed with ET JAK 2 mutation waiting on my bone marrow test to come back. This is all new to me. When I was told I asked my doc if I can continue working out and she said absolutely. I have been taking notes about what supplements to take. I normally eat pretty good but now more then ever I want to take extra good care of myself. Im hoping that I can life a long healthy life. I have never been sick and I'm 61, Ive always felt so good with tons of energy.
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It's definitely a scary time when you first get diagnosed. I was diagnosed eight years ago at age 50. It took me a bit of time to get my head around the diagnosis, but once I did, I feel I have been able to live a pretty much normal life. At least so far! I get tired more than I feel I would without ET, but also a bit hard to know what is slowing me down - ET or age! Probably a combination I suppose. Listen to your body - push a little (i.e., get out there and get some exercise even when you may not want to), but give yourself some grace if things are more difficult than before. Best of luck to you.
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When diagnosed, I too was told KEEP MOVING! Our ET diagnosis makes CV-strengthening exercise essential.