hello,

I have polycythemia Vera JAK2 positive..the JAK2 Positive version is a more severe form..I se a specialist at a major academic institution in Houston. Ive been advise to drink at at least 8 glasses of water throughout the day..Your phlebotomy sounds like dehydrated or sluggish thick blood.. I'm 77 and been treated for it for 3 years..I'm on hydra 500mg 7 days a week, baby asa and now since I had a TIA I'm also taking praxada...I don't have a problem with the hydra anymore, ive learned to eat small meals, take the hydra in the morning with a little food ..A cup of black coffee in the morning and then only water the rest of the day. I do get fatigued and have some insomnia but I am 77.. Ive had 6 phlebotomies over 3 years without issues. I haven't had any illnesses over the 3 years..I was very upset when first diagnosisedt but I learned to educate myself, understand the illness and if I can't exercise because of fatigue so be it. Hope some of this helps....Feel free to contact me anytime..