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I have essential thrombocythemia, with JAK2 gene. Diagnosed in 2022 after a emergency gall bladder operation....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1020141/

Discussion: Jak2 and Vitamin D3

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Posted: Feb 21, 2024

@scnana Welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect! Getting a double diagnosis is certainly not for the faint-hearted,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1009127/

Discussion: MGUS Symptoms: What symptoms did you experience?

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Feb 3, 2024

Thanks for the question. I was diagnosed with Thrombocytosis, Essential Thrombocythemia and JAK2 gene mutation over...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/328592/

Discussion: JAK2 Mutation, Low Iron and High Platelet count

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Feb 16, 2021

Hi @mtnlife, It’s wonderful news that there’s no sign of CML or other blood cancers. So...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/786698/

Discussion: High Platelets

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Dec 19, 2022

Hi again. Thank you for the information. I called the mayo clinics, but not the finance...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/284521/

Discussion: Jak 2 and Waldenstrom's Macroglobulinemia

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Posted: Dec 3, 2019

Triple Negative Essential Thrombocythemia hi all, I have seen my platelet counts going up over past...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/942512/

Discussion: Essential Thrombocythemia: Looking for information and support

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Posted: Oct 5, 2023

I have had Essential Thrombocythemia for over 8 years and been on Hydroxyurea (Hydrea) the whole...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/893493/

Discussion: Essential Thrombocythemia: Looking for information and support

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Posted: Jul 10, 2023

Thank you so much. My next appointment is March 13. They have been giving me a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/808358/

Discussion: Essential Thrombocythemia (ET) and viruses

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Feb 8, 2023

Sounds like Essential Thrombocythemia (ET) which is one of the MPN diseases. I was originally diagnosed...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/328553/

Discussion: JAK2 Mutation, Low Iron and High Platelet count

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Nov 25, 2020

In 2018 I was diagnosed with Polycythemia Vera (PV) which is a sister to your essential...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1219391/

Discussion: Any advice for taking Hydroxyurea when you're sick?

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Jan 23 5:49am

Oh my - 12 BMB in 2 years! Wow. I am happy that you're experience with...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/607951/

Discussion: Delayed pain after bone marrow biopsy??

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Jun 9, 2021

Thanks to katgob and janemc for your responses. I take the HU to lower my platelet...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1217203/

Discussion: Any advice for taking Hydroxyurea when you're sick?

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Jan 20 8:40am

I’m extremely late to this as I’m sure that by now you’ve been either diagnosed or...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1192993/

Discussion: What might this be? polycythemia vera, PCOS, lupus, something else?

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Dec 18, 2024

Welcome, @lourdene. There are many members here living with essential thrombocythemia with JAK2. Specifically, I believe...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/788174/

Discussion: New to Pegasys for ET - advice please!

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Dec 23, 2022

Great to hear of someone doing well. Cheers. One thing I would say to consider, is...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/771273/

Discussion: People living with ET and taking Hydrea: Anybody setting records?

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Nov 9, 2022

In 2004, I was diagnosed with Essential Thrombocythemia (ET) at the age of 32. This diagnosis...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1225769/

Discussion: Essential Thrombocytosis symptoms

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Posted: Jan 30 5:50pm

Hi - I am new to this group and new to being diagnosis with ET (Platelets)...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/972281/

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

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Nov 29, 2023

Hi @cweible19782006 I just read through your reply and my first thought was, “Wow…with friends like...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/821825/

Discussion: Essential Thrombocythemia: Looking for information and support

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Mar 6, 2023

Hi Justin. Unfortunately, there are few responses regarding my questions about JAK2, Essential Thrombocythemia and Waldromstrom's...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/284527/

Discussion: Jak 2 and Waldenstrom's Macroglobulinemia

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Dec 20, 2019

I am 65 years old and seem to be a rare male here. Not surprising since...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1117080/

Discussion: Essential Thrombocythemia: Looking for information and support

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Aug 3, 2024