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Essential Thrombocythemia: Making treatment decisions

Posted by mamsgirl1998 @mamsgirl1998, Jan 27 7:26pm

I have ET and was diagnosed 2 years ago. I am 50 Years old and my latest platelet count was 1,183,000. I only take a baby aspirin daily. My hematologist said I could try Hydroxyurea if I wanted. I am low risk and at first I didn’t want to take it. My platelet count continues to climb. I am thinking about trying the medication. Anyone else tried it? Any ill side effects?

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janemc | @janemc | 4 days ago
In reply to @jroyer "I too am 72. Taking 500mg/day w/2 baby aspirin. Only side affect has been periodic sensation..." + (show)
@jroyer

I too am 72. Taking 500mg/day w/2 baby aspirin. Only side affect has been periodic sensation of sun burned shins — but lasts only minutes then goes away. And I’ve only noticed it when I spend time sunning in the pool. So good luck to you … and to all of us! 🍀

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A gentle reminder than taking HU makes us more vulnerable to skin cancers . . . . slather on the mineral-based sunscreen!

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