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How do You Manage Side Effects Of Hydrea or Hydroxyurea for ET?

Blood Cancers & Disorders | Last Active: Mar 29 8:26pm | Replies (113)
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@beebo

I’m on HU too and also have a problem with a swelling in my (right) leg. But my swelling issue predates my taking HU for PV. I had a DVT and then within 6 months had a pretty severe “soft tissue injury”to the same leg. I started using compression socks after that and they worked great. Swelling went totally away. Just this month I was on vacation at a beach and ditched the socks. Swelling came back the next day. Resumed wearing the socks and it went right away. So I guess they really do work well. Mine are blue and gray and are really comfortable. Except for being a bit of a pain to get on and off, I really do like wearing them.

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leonard01 | @leonard01 | Dec 1, 2023

Thanks for that info! I’m some where between ET and primary milo fibrosis, so I’m considered an intermediate risk for progression.
I tend to bruise easily with any bump, and the blood seems to form hematosis in my lower legs and ankles. I also experience burning and lower leg pain. My diagnosis is about a year old, so I’m just still adjusting to all of this crazy change in life!
As a result of your comments, I will now try compressions socks This will be in hopes of increasing blood flow in my lower legs .

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