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Any advice for taking Hydroxyurea when you're sick?
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Thanks to katgob and janemc for your responses.
I take the HU to lower my platelet levels, which are elevated due to the essential thrombocythemia. I ended up takingy regular dose last night.
I'm going to see my GP early this afternoon. I hope he can help me to feel better.
I've only been able to see my hematologist once since my diagnosis - she emails my blood test results to me every 6 weeks.
I actually feel kind of alone with the ET. I often have questions.
There's a tremendous shortage of doctors where I live, and right now the hospitals are beyond capacity with respiratory infections.
I'm lucky to have gotten an appointment so quickly with my GP.
Thanks again for your advice!
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Regarding your feeling alone. in 2018 when I was inducted into the polycythemia vera club I was curious for information but wanted to talk to others who also had our rare condition. My solution was what you are looking at now. This Mayoclinic website has been a great comfort to me. I finally can read and message others who walk in our shoes. I am thankful for this thing called the internet and able to get quality information on our rare condition. I wish you all the best.
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Since there’s so much illness going around, I’m just here to give you a nudge to wear a mask to your GP’s appointment today. ☺️ You don’t want to pick up anything new!