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Blood Cancers & Disorders | Last Active: May 6 9:37am | Replies (35)
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After starting Hydrea April 1, this year -500 mg twice daily -my platelet count went from 823 to 359. But my eGfr went from 48 to 60. Creatinine levels fell also. The CNP said that maybe the platelets were gunking up my kidneys. Anybody else had this happen?
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Hi @lynns51 One thing that might be helpful for you is to drink plenty of water. When I was undergoing my treatments for leukemia the daily intake of water was at last 84 ounces. I still drink at least 64 to 80+ daily. It can help to keep the toxins flushing through the kidneys. Room temp water is absorbed better and most people can drink more during the day than with ice water.
Just curious with your comment though. I wonder if you meant to say your eGFR dropped from 60 to 48 instead of the other way around?