I have JAK2 ET and MPN: Anyone else have these symptoms?
Hi all,
I've suffered for many years with this MPN disorder, but it seems not many others have the same symptoms, so I'l posting this to see if anyone else has similar symptoms.
First of all, it's important to note that I had lyme disease undiagnosed for 4 years. Right around the time I started to experience symptoms from Lyme disease, my platelets shot up. With that said, I am certain that this is when the JAK2 was triggered. However, it took my another 9 years to be diagnosed with JAK2, ET MPN. My platelets are currently around 890. I am 40 years old. With a recent pregnancy, my platelets went down into normal range and I felt AMAZING!
Symptoms that I experience: Very red (almost purple) feet when sitting too long. This is not comfortable.
Upon sitting too long at a desk, typically in front of a computer, if it's consistent for several weeks, I start to feel as though I am going to die. There is no other way to explain it. It's as if my blood is stagnet. It's VERY uncomfortable. The only way for me to feel better is with exercise and continued movement.
I've had a hematologist tell me my symptoms aren't related to my MPN and I've had one tell me they are. It's very frustrating.
Does anyone else have any similar symptoms?
Thank you.
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Welcome @jak2mpnpositive, allow me to tag other members like @claire39 @bluegrasspv2018 @jam5 @dwlowrance @levieta @lzimmerman @mpt77 @huronshores @markdi @stevehurlburt who have the JAK2 gene and either myeloproliferative neoplasms (MPN), essential thrombocytosis (ET) or both.
I'm glad that exercise and movement helps alleviate the purple feet and feeling of stagnant blood. But obviously you can't be in motion all the time. Does this also happen when you're lying down? How do you feel upon waking in the morning?