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Research on COVID 19 vax causing Essential Thrombocythemia?

Blood Cancers & Disorders | Last Active: Mar 10 4:55pm | Replies (73)

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I also had my platelets jump from 400 to 600 to 700 after 5 COVID shots. The first jump was after the first 3 COVID shots in 2021 and the next jump was after 2 COVID shots and 2 Shingrix shots in 2022. In Feb. 2023, I was diagnosed with Essential Thrombocythemia with Jak2. My platelets were normal until I started the COVID vaccines. I want someone to take this information, but where can I get it noticed? I had no symptoms at diagnosis, just high platelets. I take 500mg of hydroxyurea 2x week and baby aspirin and iron daily. I am not taking any additional COVID shots.

Thank you for helping me get this information to someone.
Karla

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eileen11108 | @eileen11108 | Sep 22, 2023

Hi Karla,
I had 7 vaccines in a 7 or 8 (?) month period…3 Covid, 2 Shingrix, flu, Dtap booster, Then I got a psoriasis rash on my legs and scalp. My platelets had been slowly rising for several years. So I do not blame it on the Covid booster but I do blame the psoriasis on all the vaccines.

Strangely, my son had the first Covid booster and a couple weeks later he got shingles on his face. I found info on line that some people had that happen.

I am trying to decide whether to get the RSV, Covid and flu shots. My primary and hematologist are telling me to get them.