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I take Claratin every day, ovcasionally Benadryl if itching is bad. Not happy about it, but...

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

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Posted: Jan 25, 2025

10 mg twice a day. Thx, I’ll ask around. Itching was a real problem and it...

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Discussion: Has anyone had experience with Jakafi?

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Posted: Dec 31, 2024

I have MDS, diagnosed last summer. My ferratin levels are consistently 800-1000. By January of this...

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Discussion: Myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) and skin itching

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Posted: Jul 18, 2023

My itching was a one time only thing so I never needed to take anything once...

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

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Posted: Jan 24, 2024

Itching was the worst. Fatigue and headaches later. It’s a challenge but, I have more good...

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Discussion: I am curious: What symptoms did everyone have in the beginning for PV?

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Posted: Jun 4, 2023

I had terrible itching for a while and the dermatologist prescribed Triamcinolone Acetonide cream USP 0.1%...

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

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Posted: Mar 16, 2023

I was diagnosed with PCV 3 months ago, but had itching symptoms since 2019. I tested...

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Discussion: Jak2 and Vitamin D3

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Posted: Jul 21, 2022

I've seen lots of comments here about itchy, dry skin, and unfortunately I experience it too....

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Discussion: Anyone living with Essential Thrombocythemia with JAK2?

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Posted: Jan 4, 2025

@madhornet Yes, the itching script was: Hydrocortinsone cream USP 2.5% and the other for the yeast...

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

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Posted: Nov 6, 2025

@joaniech2004 It sounds like you and I had similarities in our journey to MF. I'm sorry...

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Discussion: What are treatments for myelofibrosis?

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Posted: Mar 30 8:15am

I was diagnosed with PCV in May 2022 , but started the itching symptoms in 2019...

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Discussion: Polycythemia Vera: Just been diagnosed

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Posted: Aug 15, 2022

@susi1950 Well, I haven't experienced the symptom you mentioned, but I have had rosacea. At the...

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Discussion: Male 65 year old farmer with thrombocythemia

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Posted: Jun 15 10:50am

@lynnevb She was having side effects. Bad headache. Itching Joint pain. Her numbers are only 580...

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Discussion: Anyone living with Essential Thrombocythemia with JAK2?

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Posted: May 30 1:50pm

Not sure if I'm putting this in the right place. I was officially diagnosed with CTCL...

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Discussion: Anyone have Cutaneous T Cell Lymphoma?

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Posted: Mar 28 8:00pm

Hi Jacklyn. If you’re already on antidepressants and clonazepam make sure your doctor is aware before...

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Discussion: Living with MDS (Myelodyplastic Syndromes)

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Posted: Jun 28, 2025

I have polycythemia and that causes itching. And I do mean ITCHING. Prior to starting treatment,...

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Discussion: Tasigna side effect? How do I stop an itchy scalp and rash?

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Posted: Aug 31, 2022

@becky1024 I have been on low dose chemo since last August. The low dose is because...

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Discussion: MGUS and quite high Free Kappa Light Chain and Kappa Lambda Ratio

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Posted: Jul 28, 2022

I have had CMML/Myeloproliferative disease for ten years and have tried everything for itching. I currently...

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

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Feb 27, 2025

Does the hydroxyurea help with itching ? Also, has anyone out there gone to Moffit in...

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Discussion: MGUS with Polycythemia Vera (PV)

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Dec 30, 2022

itching on arms and legs, usually only at night. A serious lack of energy or maybe...

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Discussion: Myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) and skin itching

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Dec 13, 2024