I am 73 year old, widow. No family near my location.
Two years ago I had Covid. Eighteen months later I had a CBC and was immediately sent to hematologist without any explanation except that the Hematologist would take care of me. Hematologist has been pleasant but non-informative. After four phlebotomies 4-6 weeks apart, and my red, white, hemoglobin, hematocrits were within an acceptable range…..my platelets had doubled to 800+ I have been self managing the blood issues with diet, moderate exercise, and resr. I have requested a second CBC with no response. My dr. Said, “why would you want to do that?” I wanted to confirm the diagnosis of JAK2 mutation. I did have bone marrow biopsy which removed “quite a large amount” of marrow. Today I find I am over producing histamines which increase platelets! So, anyone have same issue? Now doing More research and diet modifications to control platelet increasing and histamine increasing foods.
Otherwise, I feel well and continue volunteer work and attending church, socializing. I do endure frequent fatigue and am constantly hungry!
God bless you all. Merry Christmas!
M