I have been on meds for 12 years. My only risk factor for heart attack/stroke is that I am I over 65. I take 1 pill of hydrea every day and an extra on Monday Wednesday and Friday. My counts are still I over 700. I refuse to take anymore. I can function okay but not at the level I was used to and my hair is thinning.
I had a second opinion and the hematologist said that as long as the numbers were under 1 million and no additional risk factors that I should be okay. I guess every doc has their own way of interpreting the studies. My guide is - how do I feel. I refuse to sit on the couch all day and worry about it.