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Polycythemia Vera: Just been diagnosed

Blood Cancers & Disorders | Last Active: Aug 26 12:21pm | Replies (395)

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@albertedward

I have not started ruxolicinid yet as you have to get approved because the cost.I don't know much about it so for now on 1000 hydroxyurea and blood drops .But lately feeling somewhat better.Not going down to my knees as much and as long as I don't get excited I almost feel normal.Yes I do have some sores in my mouth but much better and on my back side.I guess we all just keep adjusting and hope for the best .Good luck to all of you.

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Thank you for your response. I had to take Hydrea for 18 months before I was approved for Jakafi(ruxolitinib) because of the cost also. My oncolgist and pharmicist helped me to qualify. It is a big improvement for me energy and improved the feeling of skin itching. It is a fairly new medicine with no generic alternative yet. Good luck with your treatment.