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Essential Thrombocythemia (ET): foods, diet, nutrition?

Blood Cancers & Disorders | Last Active: Sep 15 8:03am | Replies (112)
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@eileen11108

Hi @judyar

I am 79, have ET JAK2 mutation. I have been taking 500 mg Hydroxyurea different daily schedule for 1-1/2 years. I now take 500 mg four days a week. I had headaches in the beginning but it has leveled out.

I was already on Eliquis for AFib so my hematologist told me I did not need the low dose aspirin.

Since you are so hesitant to start Hydroxyurea maybe you could ask your doctor if you could start taking three days a week or every other day.

Remember to drink minimum 64 ounces of fluids when you take it.

Best wishes, Eileen

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judyar | @judyar | Dec 1, 2023

Hi Eileen, thank you so much for your comment. It was very helpful. I just wish there was something natural I could do to get my blood plate let down instead of taking Hydroxyurea. You haven’t had any other side effects from the medication?I hope you continue to do well. Thanks again for your comment.

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