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Essential Thrombocythemia (ET): foods, diet, nutrition?

Blood Cancers & Disorders | Last Active: Sep 15 8:03am | Replies (112)
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@mrkevinl

Had my first dose of HU 500mg today. Doctor said my bone marrow biopsy showed no scarring, everything she suspected normal except platelets were 676. She says she doesn’t expect any problems & I should respond well to HU. Wants weekly monitoring for a month to check & then maybe adjust medication & see me every 3 months. Does this sound normal?

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janemc | @janemc | Feb 6 7:37pm

I have never had a BMB, but it sounds like you got a great result. So glad for you!

I'd say your doctor absolutely did the right thing starting you on HU. How frequently are you taking it?

Learning from others' experience, I always take my capsule after my biggest meal of the day -- for me, that's lunch. And I always drink at least 8 or more ounces of water after taking the capsule.

Your doctor's plan to monitor you closely sound great.

Some people respond right away to HU. Others (like me) need an increased dose to be effective.

But whatever turns out to be true for you: Today you have taken an important step to get your ET under control. Congratulations!

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