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New to Hydrea for ET

Blood Cancers & Disorders | Last Active: Apr 12 5:25pm | Replies (96)
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@nypara66

Sorry for your recent health issues but you are seriously risking a stroke or heart attack with your platelets elevated that much. The meds aren’t bad after they get the dosage right and your body adjusts. They’ve been out since the 1960’s so that should reassure you some. It’s your life and you sound like you take good care of yourself but ex Eric’s r and good diet will NOT lower your platelets. Do some research on reputable sites. Good luck.

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1pearl | @1pearl | Mar 1 1:44pm

Hi nypara66,

Thank you for your concern. Yes, I know exercise will not lower my platelets, but it is very helpful for lowing my stress levels with my recent health issues. I am aware that Hydrea has been around a long time and it is cytotoxic to cells killing off not just platelets, but red and white cells among others too. My February 2 lab showed I had low red cells so Hydrea would not be helpful for that. My February 27 lab showed my red cells had returned to strong normal level and all the while I have taken no meds. So yes, Hydrea is helpful in some cases but not all, especially if diagnosis is not clear which in my case is not clear. In your case, it sounds perfect for you which is great.
Thanks again for sharing.

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