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@kat101

Hello. I'm new to your group and new to this diagnosis. I also have Thalassemia, which for the most part has been insignificant as far as difficult symptoms to deal with. Iron, however is not something that is beneficial for I was told many years ago when diagnosed with. Can anyone please tell me how or what I should expect with having Polycythemia & perhaps needing iron because of treatments for it? I appreciate any input or experiences you may have had.
Thank you,
Kat

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Hi @kat101, it is a challenge managing multiple chronic conditisions. I'm tagging fellow members like @lwengel @slk2421 @rekstrom @kientzy @pamdg @buckaroobanzai @pamdg, who have experience with polycythemia and may have some thoughts to share with you.

You may also be interested in these related discussions:
- Polycythemia: Are you asymptomatic? https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/polycythemia/
- Weak After Phlebotomy to Treat Polycythemia: How to Improve Recovery? https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/weak-after-phlebotomy/

Has iron infusion been suggested as a treatment for you?