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Polycythemia Vera: Just been diagnosed

Blood Cancers & Disorders | Last Active: Mar 20 8:31am | Replies (392)
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@christinepcv

Hello
I was diagnosed 5 years ago.
I am a 59 y/o female.
My platelets are now over 700
My ferritin is 5.
My Doc does not seem concerned.
I deal w a great deal of itching and fatigue...
Are these numbers safe?

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Colleen Young, Connect Director | @colleenyoung | Sep 14, 2022

Welcome Christine, I moved your "just diagnosed" message to this existing discussion of the same name:
- Polycythemia Vera: Just been diagnosed https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/polycythemia-vera-1/

I did this so you can read previous posts and connect easily with members like @pv17082022 @buckaroobanzai @jerrlin @lindaw123 @jwn8700 @fishergramma @hope19 @stljack @mattymatilda and many more. They may also be able to give feedback on your numbers, itching and fatigue tips.

You may also be interested in these related discussions:
- Polycythemia: Primary or Secondary? https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/polycythemia-primary-or-secondary/
- PV Itching Not After Bathing https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/pv-itching-not-after-bathing/
- Polycythemia Vera: Is there anything I can do for fatigue at home? https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/fatigue-2/

What helps relieve the itching?

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