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Colleen - I had a hip replacement in June of 2020 and that is when the...

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Discussion: MDS-CMML-1: Anyone dealing with pruritus (itching)?

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Mar 26, 2024

Yes, my itching usually starts in the am not everyday but often. Normally it’s my legs....

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Discussion: PV Itching Not After Bathing

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Mar 11, 2023

Welcome to Connect, @patpambern. Having itchy skin seems to be pretty common with Polycythemia Vera. There...

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Discussion: Polycythemia Vera: Just been diagnosed

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Mar 20, 2024

That is really interesting. I am on three 500 mg capsules a week and until my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1002253/

Discussion: What are most common side effects when starting HU (Hydroxyurea)?

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Jan 23, 2024

I was diagnosed with hemochromatosis years ago and have been having treatment as needed.I also suffer...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1054523/

Discussion: Hemochromatosis: How do you deal with extreme itchiness?

Support Group: Skin Health

Posted: Apr 21, 2024

Hi @littlebluebird, I’d be very cautious with using turmeric powder to control itching. While turmeric/curcumin can...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1298018/

Discussion: Myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) and skin itching

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: May 6 8:41am

A few months ago I picked up Burt’s Bees Hemp Body Lotion. by accident. It has...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1160833/

Discussion: Hemochromatosis: How do you deal with extreme itchiness?

Support Group: Skin Health

Posted: Oct 22, 2024

Hello. I would suggestion getting sulfate free shampoos. Once I switched, the itching calmed down. It...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/750152/

Discussion: PV Itching Not After Bathing

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Sep 16, 2022

Welcome to Connect @sme225 Oh gosh, itching is the worst, isn’t it? I had AML 6...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1247544/

Discussion: MDS-CMML-1: Anyone dealing with pruritus (itching)?

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Feb 28 3:42pm

Welcome to Connect, @sanjayd. You’re right, that itching from PV is maddening!! I don’t have PV...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/893486/

Discussion: PV and fatigue

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Jul 10, 2023

Itchy skin comes with ET. As others on this forum have suggested: clean up with a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1259148/

Discussion: ET Jak2 mutation itching

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Mar 16 7:31am

Hello sorry for delayed response. I have had PV with JAK2 for almost 5 years. I...

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Discussion: Anyone with PV have insensitivity to cold?

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Dec 24, 2022

Initially, I took antihistamines. Then I tried Xanax which seemed to work better. But, my itching...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/906174/

Discussion: PV Itching Not After Bathing

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Aug 2, 2023

Good morning Colleen. The name of the lotion is Taro-monetasone Lotion. You can not buy it...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/767143/

Discussion: PV Itching Not After Bathing

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Oct 30, 2022

If you don't want to take a chemo drug, you could ask about Pegasys (interferon). I...

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Discussion: Essential Thrombocytosis - what's your experience with Jakifi?

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Oct 23, 2022

I understand that itching too well, when I first got diagnosed with PV I went through...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/895517/

Discussion: PV and fatigue

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Jul 14, 2023

This what I found Many researchers believe it is caused cytokines; chemicals released into the blood...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/959412/

Discussion: Has anyone else experienced frequent infections and itching with CLL?

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Nov 5, 2023

Does anyone else have severe itching and tingling all over really bad at night I have...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1088584/

Discussion: JAK2 Mutation - Effects and Questions

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Jun 17, 2024

Thank you for the explanation about the histamine. I do better when I know the reason...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1259431/

Discussion: ET Jak2 mutation itching

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Mar 16 11:09am

I had horrible itching, especially after showering. We lowered the water hardness and I used a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1293855/

Discussion: MDS-CMML-1: Anyone dealing with pruritus (itching)?

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Apr 30 9:05pm

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