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Essential Thrombocythemia
Hello, I would like to know if there are any non-hormonal treatment options for a 52-year-old woman with essential thrombocythemia? It is so hard to...
Essential Thrombocythemia treatment with Besremi
At my last appointment with my haematologist 2 weeks ago, he gave me the choice of starting HU or Besremi injections every two weeks. After...
ET - Essential Thrombocythemia & Fainting
What causes fainting, for those of us who have ET? I am concerned and am looking for clarification, in order to better understand what's behind...
Essential Thrombocythemia and relationship to stroke
I have been reading posts and haven't seen any which address the relationship of ET and stroke. I have had TIAs and was hospitalized for...
Polycythemia Vera or Essential Thrombocythemia ?
My wife, Pam had a follow-up appt on Friday, due to extreme weather and bad roads, it was rescheduled to afternoon. We repeatedly asked about...
Finding a specialist for Essential Thrombocythemia
Hi there. My husband has "pure" ET (which I'm assuming means it is from a genetic flaw, but I really don't know) and has been...
Essential Thrombocythemia (ET) and viruses
I was diagnosed with Essential Thrombocythemia a few months ago, and I’m positive for JAK 2. So far, I have a “mild” case (platelets are...
Is Essential Thrombocythemia a blood disease or cancer?
I’m confused because I think Hydroxyurea is a chemo drug. Can someone clarify this for me?
Essential thrombocythemia: Interested in connecting with others
I am interested in connecting with others with this illness. I was diagnosed this summer with ET and have been to see two hematologists here...
Essential Thrombocythemia: Making treatment decisions
I have ET and was diagnosed 2 years ago. I am 50 Years old and my latest platelet count was 1,183,000. I only take a...
Essential Thrombocythemia, anemia and Celiac Disease, the Trifecta
I learned I had ET through a routine blood test during my annual Medicare checkup last fall. Since then I have found I have the...
Essential Thrombocythemia (ET): foods, diet, nutrition?
Hello, My name is Isabelle, I’m 55 and I was diagnosed a month ago with Essential Thrombocythemia, JAK2 mutation. I’m waiting on my bone marrow...
Essential Thrombocythemia: Looking for information and support
I was recently diagnosed with Essential Thrombocythemia, a rare incurable blood cancer. Platelet count aside, I am asymptotic. This current condition morphed from (constitutional) thrombcytosis,...
Prefibrotic Myelofibrosis: Diagnosis Favors Essential Thrombocythemia
Does anyone on this site have pre-fibrotic pm or know where I can get some good information. I am still a week away from a...
Anyone living with Essential Thrombocythemia with JAK2?
Has anyone been living with,ET, jac2 mutation
Husband has Essential Thrombocythemia (ET) & MCI
My husband has both, some days good, some not so much. ET is managed with hydra & aspirin MCI is a learning curve for me...
Does Essential Thrombocythemia cause hip pain?
Does Essential Thrombocythemia cause hip pain? My hips have been hurting for days.
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?