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Is it okay to take B12 with essential thrombocythemia (ET)?
I have ET and JAK2 mutation. Is it ok to take B12 for the tingling in my feet?
Essential thrombocythemia (ET): When to start hydroxyurea (HU)?
I was just diagnosed with ET. I am 61 years old. My platelet count is 640k right now.Doctor suggested I take a baby aspirin everyday...
A link between Rheumatoid Arthritis and Essential Thrombocythemia?
Does anyone know if there is a link between Rheumatoid Arthritis and ET? Is one more prone to RA with a JAK2 mutation?
Essential Thrombocythemia JAK2 symptoms of dizziness/vision distortion
Hello, I am newly diagnosed (2 weeks) with Essential Thrombocythemia JAK2 and have been on 1000mg a day of Hydroxyurea for 2 weeks. I have...
Type 1 diabetes and essential thrombocythemia: Anyone have both?
Hi, I am newly dx with ET on HU. I also have type one diabetes and on an insulin pump. To manage type one I...
JAK2 V617F Essential Thrombocythemia: Hydroxyurea causes headaches
On routine annual labwork in December of 2022, platelets were elevated (over 600 X1000/UL). At referral appointment with a hematologist in January 2023, platelets were...
Tiny veins appearing while taking HU for Essential Thrombocythemia
I have been on HU for Essential Thrombocythemia since the first part of November with good results. My platelets have fallen from the mid 600s...
Essential thrombocythemia (ET) and breaking out in hives: What helps?
I was diagnosed with ET 2 1/2 years ago. I am on 500mg of Hydroxyuria a day and 1/2 a baby aspirin, and that keeps...
Any correlation between Essential Thrombocythemia & high B12?
I was diagnosed with Essential Thrombocythemia in December 2022. My platelets have been kept under control with 500 mgs of Hydroxyurea 3 x a week....
Does anyone else have more than one myeloproliferative disorder?
Hello. I am new to this group and looking to connect with fellow members who are dealing with MPD. I have Essential Thrombocythemia as well...
Could erythritol be adding to my platelet count?
I have essential thrombocythemia. I use liquid coffee creamer that contains erythritol. Could this be increasing my platelet count?
Has anyone been on BESREMI (Interferon)?
I was diagnosed with Essential Thrombocythemia w/JAK2 4 years ago. My platelets continue to climb and I’ve been on Eliquis and baby aspirin for over...
Myeloproliferative neoplasm Anyone else have a similar diagnoses?
Bone marrow consistent with a myeloproliferative neoplasm and the differential includes essential thrombocythemia and primary myelofibrosis. MPL mutation testing is positive. No sustainable iron in...
What vitamins to avoid when taking Hydrea (hydroxyurea) for ET JAK2?
I currently have essential thrombocythemia with the JAK2 gene mutation. I currently take 500 mg of hydra seven times a week. I’m supposed to take...
How do You Manage Side Effects Of Hydrea or Hydroxyurea for ET?
I was diagnosed with Essential Thrombocythemia last November and am on Hydroxyurea 1500mg daily in an effort to reduce my platelet count, still in 9000s....
Does Hydroxyurea lower testosterone levels?
I am a 72 year old male and was diagnosed with Essential Thrombocythemia three years ago. After many tries at different doses my Oncologist settled...
New to Hydrea for ET
I am a 73 year old very active woman who was recently diagnosed with Essential Thrombocythemia by having a high blood platelet in a CBC...
Endometerial cancer with essential throbocythemia (ET) Jak 2 mutation
I recently came across a research study that indicated a connection between essential throbocythemia (ET) with Jak2 mutation and endometerial cancer (EC), and wonder if...
I’ve had essential thrombocythaemia for 23 years now,and thyroid issue
I’ve had this disease for 23 years now,have taken Anagrelide,hydroxides,but now I’m injecting with Peg-interferon 90mcg weekly and it’s keeping my platelets stable,over the last...
Anyone experienced Bone Marrow Transplant with TP53 mutation?
After 10 healthy years, living with Essential Thrombocythemia w/JAK2 mutation and taking Hydroxyurea, my blood disease has transitioned into Myelofibrosis. I'm now taking Jakafi for...
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