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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...
Last active: Nov 18, 2025
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?
Last active: Feb 9, 2024
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...
Last active: 7 hours ago
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...
Last active: Jul 29, 2024
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...
Last active: Jul 17, 2023
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....
Last active: Jul 30, 2025
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...
Last active: Feb 2 9:03pm
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...
Last active: Feb 28, 2023
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...
Last active: Dec 19, 2022
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?
Last active: Mar 2, 2023
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...
Last active: May 18, 2025
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....
Last active: Apr 2 2:43pm
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...
Last active: Mar 13 11:23am
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...
Last active: Jul 26, 2025
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...
Support Group: Gynecologic Cancers
Last active: Oct 23, 2025
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...
Last active: Mar 6 10:50am
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...
Last active: Jun 9, 2024
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...
Last active: Aug 7, 2025
Needing help understanding ET and how it affects my life
I’m 28 and have not been formally diagnosed with Essential Thrombocythemia, but my platelet counts have been consistently high since I was at least 16...
Last active: Dec 9, 2025
Soft-Tissue Masses Not Diagnosed
We all know when we’re sick, right? Well, I’m sick, but I can’t get a diagnosis of my illness. My symptoms have been going on...
Last active: Aug 23, 2023