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Essential thrombocythemia
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...
Last active: Oct 16 9:36am
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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...
Last active: Aug 10, 2020
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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...
Last active: Sep 7 1:13pm
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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...
Last active: Dec 13, 2023
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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...
Last active: Jun 3 12:02pm
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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...
Last active: Mar 25, 2023
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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...
Last active: Sep 15 8:03am
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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,...
Last active: Nov 4 11:06am
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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...
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Last active: Jul 7, 2021
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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...
Last active: Apr 10, 2023