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

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Discussion: Polycythemia Vera (PV) and fatigue: What helps?

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Posted: Jul 14, 2023

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?

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Posted: Oct 23, 2022

see another doctor. The itching is petaechia which signals a blood disorder, or bone marrow disorder...

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Discussion: I think I have Immune thrombocytopenia (ITP)

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Posted: Feb 27 5:47am

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

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Discussion: JAK2 Mutation - Effects and Questions

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Posted: Jun 17, 2024

I have PV and ET, diagnosed 10 yrs ago. I've been on hydrea 500 mg once...

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Discussion: Concerned about medications for ET JAK2

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Posted: May 21 4:49pm

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

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

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Posted: Nov 5, 2023

I’m 78, diagnosed in 2021 with pv. On hydroxyurea 1000mg and hematocrit stays at 45. Itching...

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Discussion: Hydroxyurea side effects lessen over time?

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Posted: Mar 29, 2023

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

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

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Posted: Apr 30, 2025

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

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Discussion: ET Jak2 mutation itching

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Posted: Mar 16, 2025

I’m also on 500 mg/day since the first of April. I also experienced a lot of...

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Discussion: Is itching a normal side effect when taking Hydroxyurea?

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Posted: May 23 5:49pm

@billy70, you mention that you have leukemia. Is this itching and burning something new since your...

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Discussion: High Eosinophils with pain in left side under ribs and very itchy

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Posted: Nov 29, 2024

On Revlimid for over 4 years and have had minor rashes or itching skin. I have...

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Discussion: Anyone experienced a flare of autoimmune disease starting Revlimid?

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Posted: Mar 6 2:04pm

I talked to my oncologist and she said that because our basophils and eosinophils are abnormal...

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

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Posted: Nov 11, 2023

I was diagnosed with MF. I have itching on my buttocks and upper legs. I also...

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Discussion: Is Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphoma a Death Sentence?

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Posted: Jul 25, 2024

I have MGUS was diagnosed last October as well by a bone marrow biopsy. Before diagnosis...

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Discussion: Does anyone else have MGUS?

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Posted: Feb 25 6:37am

Can you tell me what OTC can be used for the itching and headaches? Tylenol and...

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Discussion: Anyone living with Essential Thrombocythemia with JAK2?

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Posted: Dec 17, 2024

@claire39, does redness of your scalp cause you any other symptoms like itching or discomfort? Has...

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Discussion: How do You Manage Side Effects Of Hydrea or Hydroxyurea for ET?

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Posted: Feb 6, 2020

Two years ago, at age 78, I noticed severe itching after bathing. A physicians assistant noticed...

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

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Jun 4, 2023

I too have had many of these exact symptoms. Dr. Said erythrocytosis. I'm to have blood...

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Discussion: Is Idiopathic Erythrocytosis (Polycythemia) cancer?

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Posted: Sep 12, 2018

People with ET who are on hydroxyurea - I have ET JAK 2, dx in March...

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Discussion: Anyone living with Essential Thrombocythemia with JAK2?

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Posted: Apr 15 3:31pm