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Polycythemia Vera: Just been diagnosed

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

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@chella65

I've got a question, doing some research and found some advice about food. I have been having problems with digestion and bloating but I eat well, mainly salad with a side of protein. I just found recommendations not to eat certain veggies, and green leafy is one of those. Does anyone know or have an accepted menu of food? I'm now wondering if all my healthy eating has been irritating my stomach and that's why I feel uncomfortable after I have dinner and have digestion problems. I really make a great salad with alot of fresh things in it and I eat salad almost every night oops!

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Hi @chella65 I found a relevant discussion for you with other members who have PV and diet questions.

Here’s the link: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/polycythemia-vera-and-nutritional-ketosis/

Do you know if you’re having any swelling of your spleen? That can often be a side effect of PV if you feel full soon after eating, experience bloating or discomfort in your upper right abdomen.

My oncologist said I didn’t have to change my eating habits. Just stay away from liver. Seem to work for me.