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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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@aliben68

I saw a clinical trial that was trying out the mediterranean diet but hadn't come to much of a conclusion, although there might have been slight improvment, so I just wanted to see if there were any others out there that would be doing a similar sort of thing as I would be happy to be involved in something like that. I am concerned about the HU as a number of folk have mentioned headaches and other symptoms and I have migraines for many years and do not want to exacerbate them. best wishes

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janetbender | @janetbender | Sep 14 8:29am

The nutritionist at the cancer center recommended the Mediterranean Diet, smaller frequent meals, more water and electrolytes.

I tried Gatorade zero for the electrolytes, but someone on the site noted all the chemicals and suggested the no sugar, no taste electrolyte powder on Amazon. I find a slight taste so I add it to my coffee.

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janemc | @janemc | Sep 15 8:03am

Unfortunately, headaches are part of ET itself.

We're all different, but for me, HU has really helped with the tough symptoms of ET (fatigue and headaches).

My oncologist gradually increased the dose to reach my effective level. So, it took several months, but I feel much better and stronger now.

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