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Needing help understanding ET and how it affects my life
Blood Cancers & Disorders | Last Active: Oct 29, 2023 | Replies (29)Comment receiving replies
For 10 yrs my platelets ranged 950-1200. I was diagnosed with ET at age 41 back in 2013. I rarely ever get sick, maybe once every 3 yrs. I stated taking Hydroxyurea a year ago and it has cut them to 400-750 range. I think the anxiety we all get will cause more side affects than the ET.
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Everyone’s experience is different. I wish I was asymptomatic, but you’re right about anxiety causing more side effects than this. Between mental health issues (depression, anxiety) and this it’s been difficult to see hope and not constantly worry I’m going to have a stroke randomly. Meanwhile, my dad wants to say “if it was serious something would have happened by now” :/