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Essential Thrombocythemia: Making treatment decisions
Blood Cancers & Disorders | Last Active: Sep 15 11:57am | Replies (160)Comment receiving replies
Hello
Wow your numbers are really high! I’m 55 will turn 56 next month. I started on Hydroxyurea once daily in and went from 842,000 to 510,000 from Nov 23 to Dec 23. I go back at the end of Feb 24. I’m curious to see where my count is currently. I had a rough time deciding to take it as well.
I do not like the medication, I’m already tired, now hot flashes, weight gain, with a little dizziness. At this point I’m dealing with medication, not blood clots or strokes. Research and ask questions! Here to the Best for all.
PS I’m curious about the COVID shots! I found out through routine blood test after 2 years of Covid shots! 🧐
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Same here… found Jak2 they routine physicals AFTER two years of Covid vaccines…
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Hello,
Regarding your concern about Covid Vaccine, My mom's platelet level raised 200,000 more after getting Covid Vaccine recently. The condition was plateaued for 3 years and we were so happy, but after these vaccinations it jumped up! so be cautious about taking Routine Flu ,Covid, and RSV Vaccine. Besides, I heard if you take Hydroxyurea, you need to take it all life long. I am wondering if you can discontinue it after reaching to safe level platelets.
I wish the best for all!