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Hi @rch552320 Your mom was recently diagnosed with thrombocytosis which is an excess of platelets in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1067044/

Discussion: 70 + year women with Thrombosis

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Posted: May 13, 2024

84 years old on Hydroxyurea 10 years for Essential Thrombocythemia. Numbers usually 600-700. On 28 pills...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1370260/

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

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Aug 14 6:29am

Hi @lindagualtieri, Welcome to Connect. Looks like you’ve been dubbed with a new diagnosis and have...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1146045/

Discussion: Need help newly diagnosed with a high platelet count and the JAK2 gene

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Sep 23, 2024

Hi Tessa! I was diagnosed with essential thrombocythemia in 2019 at the age of 64. My...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1148876/

Discussion: Essential thrombocythemia: Interested in connecting with others

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Posted: Sep 28, 2024

Hi, @lea123. Welcome to Mayo Connect. I’m happy you found our great community forum. I wish...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/668147/

Discussion: Delayed pain after bone marrow biopsy??

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Jan 5, 2022

Hi @kroolivera. You bring up a valid concern regarding your diagnosis and childbearing. As it just...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/203942/

Discussion: Essential Thrombocythemia: Looking for information and support

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Posted: Jul 3, 2018

ET, cancer or not? I realize doctors disagree. But be aware that if you are applying...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1048393/

Discussion: Essential Thrombocytosis symptoms

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Posted: Apr 10, 2024

I have ET, and have tested negative for the JAC2. I've been taking Hydrea 500mg for...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/194260/

Discussion: JAK2 Mutation - Effects and Questions

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Posted: Apr 20, 2018

Hi @suanne90. You’ve popped into a conversation in the Blood Cancers & Disorders Support Group. The...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1166282/

Discussion: Any suggestions on what time of day is best for taking Hydroxyurea?

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Nov 1, 2024

Hi @shree, I know you are concerned that most of the discussions you’ve found on ET...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1269512/

Discussion: Up to date info

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Posted: Mar 29 3:18pm

Hello @kapow and @winmil99. Welcome to Mayo Connect! I thought I’d include both of you in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/887257/

Discussion: Essential Thrombocythemia: Looking for information and support

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Jun 29, 2023

Hi @emma1971, Welcome to Connect. The medication you’re referring to, Ruxolitinib is actually a medication used...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1293785/

Discussion: Started Hydroxyurea 5 weeks . How long does the fatigue last?

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Apr 30 6:26pm

I also have ET. I need to find out if it is Essential Thrombocythemia or thrombocytosis?...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/805573/

Discussion: Essential Thrombocythemia (ET) and viruses

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Feb 2, 2023

Hi @healedbytheblood0119, you're right to do your research about best treatments for essential thrombocythemia. Anagrelide and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1010081/

Discussion: Essential Thrombocythemia: Making treatment decisions

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Posted: Feb 5, 2024

Just the hydroxy. i am still waiting to learn what the next step will be. My...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/791454/

Discussion: High Platelets

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Jan 2, 2023

Hi @sandy1959, while not specific to essential thrombocythemia and its treatments, I thought you might be...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/859808/

Discussion: Hair loss with ET and on hydroxyurea

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: May 14, 2023

I have Essential Thrombocythemia. Started with 3 pills weekly of hydroxyurea, and now at once a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/997644/

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

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Jan 15, 2024

Hi, I have had Essential Thrombocythemia for over 15 years. I was on Anagrelide, and this...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1202567/

Discussion: Essential Thrombocythemia: Making treatment decisions

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Jan 2 3:32pm

Hello - I have Essential Thrombocythemia but not diabetic. Have been treated with Hydroxyurea for sometime....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1111717/

Discussion: Type 1 diabetes and essential thrombocythemia: Anyone have both?

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Jul 25, 2024

Welcome to @laurenashleyy. My daughter is just a couple years older than you are and I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/895467/

Discussion: Overwhelmed- diagnosed with Thrombocytosis & Leukocytosis

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Jul 14, 2023