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My platelet count has increased after a year on Hydroxyurea (HU)

Blood Cancers & Disorders | Last Active: Apr 10 12:32pm | Replies (27)
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Our platelet count is constantly fluctuating—even people without ET. Your doctor is probably fine with it if it is still under 425-450 and your other bloodwork looks fine, but ask him/her, since we are not doctors. For most people, 420 is nothing to worry about, but again, ask your doctor! 🙂

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mikemp | @mikemp | Apr 6 12:16pm

Hematologist said not to worry. I just don’t know anyone else who even has to take HU. My first platelet rise in a year.
Thanks for your reply.

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nypara66 | @nypara66 | Apr 7 5:37am

I take Hydroxyurea for PV. My platelets vary monthly! Anywhere from 390to almost 500. I’m 58 and for now my doctor said under 600 is acceptable for me. I don’t have any other health issues thus far and I’m sure that’s a consideration. If they do go higher he said all we do is up dosage. I currently am doing well 3X a week and hope to stay that way hehe Try not to worry. I don’t think anyone’s platelets stay the same when doing monthly labs.

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