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What are pros of hydroxyurea vs other methods of lowering platelets?
Blood Cancers & Disorders | Last Active: Jan 26 4:02pm | Replies (35)Comment receiving replies
Your platelet level must be fairly low if starting HU is being left up to you. I'm not aware of other methods to lower platelet counts but will be watching this post to see if anyone has any good ideas! I have the JAK2 mutation also, and my highest platelet level was 692. Because I'm 69 I'm considered "high risk" so started HU as soon as the bone marrow biopsy came back negative for everything else. I've been fortunate in that I have not had any discernable side effects and after about two months on HU, my platelet level is down to 172! Good luck on your journey!
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Hi,
I found your post and was just wondering how you got to have bone marrow biopsy before being given the Hydrea. I have high platelets that were first found about one month ago and no JAK2 gene. It just seems excessive for doctor to be giving Hydrea so fast. I have no previous cardiovascular events. I did just turn Medicare age. Honestly, I do not feel age alone is a terrible risk factor. I take nothing but vitamins and exercise about 45 minutes daily walking and biking. I would just like to confirm exactly what I have before taking medication.
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I'm 47 so I think it has more to do with my age & the fact that I have never had an issue with clotting & all of my other gene testing came back normal. My highest was around 750 but my last labs were down to around 615 with only being on low dose Aspirin. My doctor said it would fluctuate.