Hi my name is Sylvia and I also was diagnosed with high blood platelets about I think 6 months again . Dr also prescribed hydroxy urea generic brand name (hydrae)I had about 1750high platelets It’s down around 540 at one point 380 . I am so confused as to be taking this medication . I asked what caused this to appear and she said she does not know . I notice that when I drink regular sugar , coffee it triggers my body and I get pain all over like kind of swelling pain if that makes any sense . I drink baby aspirin as well . I sometimes think I need a second opinion for I’m afraid taking hydrea might give me another form of cancer … Mysty I live in Austin now but my home town is El Paso …I’m here for you all .. u all are not alone ..