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Anyone with PV and LOW Iron levels?

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@christina3444

No, low iron issues but I’ve been taking prescribed Folic Acid since I started HU. Once my hematocrit level more or less remained at 42 or below (my “sweet” spot, the PA suggested I stop the Folic Acid. I told her everything seemed to be working just fine and I was not willing to make any changes if there was no harm in continuing with it, She agreed. Maybe ask your caregiver about Folic Acid?
And, I think you are a cautionary tale about taking supplements. I always research and then still ask the doctor. I wanted to take a collagen supplement for my hair and when I asked she told me it would change lab values!

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The previous oncologist said it was fine to take turmeric. I read that there were studies saying it may help PV patients lower their red cells and they were researching that. It wound up almost eliminating my need for Ibuprofen. Really took away aches and pains but I never had low iron and am only taking that, Hydroxyurea and baby aspirin. I’ll def ask about folic acid! Thanks for the comment 🙂