Thrombocythemia and need neck surgery: Will surgery make it worse?

Posted by blondie65 @blondie65, Sep 1, 2023

I was recently diagnosed with Thyrombocythemia my platelets are over 900. The Dr. put me on a low dose aspirin. He said when it reaches over 1000 he will put me on a drug. I’m also having neck surgery on Oct 3rd on C4 thru C7. I’m scared, will the surgery make the Thrombocythemia worse?

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btw, I have spinal stenosis, and I read that bone pain in lower leg can come from the spine.....so who knows

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@bonnieshaffer

I have ET with the JAK2 mutation as well as MDS.

I am taking 500mg of HU with baby aspirin as well.

The toes on my right foot are really aching! I don't know if it's the ET or arthritis!

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Can you please tell me -What is HU?

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@tia50

Can you please tell me -What is HU?

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HU is short for hydroxyurea.

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