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I am 71 so higher risk. so far so good on Hydra started in May. Random things happen and then go away. Burning on my shins, mouth burning the most is some days I am really tired. Usually comes on suddenly but a nap and all good. I take 500 mg daily and my plates were 297 at last check will have a check on the 19th . Feel tired more and beginning to feel the cold. Which is not usually me . Have not had any sickness at all to pill at night and was having nightmares so switched to morning . I do have other issues in the bathroom but I take Miralax and that works. Good Luck

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Excellent work on bringing down your platelet count!

A lot of us with ET feel greater sensitivity to cold. My guess is that it's our impeded blood circulation.

I looked online for a garment my grandmother would have called a "chest protector." Didn't see anything, so I sewed a doubled layer of plush fabric onto the front of a camisole.

Works like a charm. Perfect for morning dog walks.