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I, too, am interested in what feedback others have. My platelets are in the 500s and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/941103/

Discussion: Worried about slightly elevated platelet count

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Oct 3, 2023

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Further research into my hematocrit problem revealed that if you have polycythemia vera long enough it...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/843456/

Discussion: Hematocrit Continues to Drop After Stopping Hydroxyurea

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Apr 15, 2023

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Weclome @lwengel, as you likely already know, the most common treatment for polychythemia vera (PV) is...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/738023/

Discussion: When is hydroxurea usually added to treat polycythemia vera (PV)?

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Aug 16, 2022

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I have had MGUS, then smouldering myeloma since 2013 with very small increases. 2 years ago...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/746666/

Discussion: MGUS with Polycythemia Vera (PV)

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Sep 7, 2022

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I have Polycythemia Vera with Jak2 an 76 years old and diagnosed 3 yrs ago. My...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1222785/

Discussion: Polycythemia Vera and low iron

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Jan 27, 2025

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Welcome to Connect, @trarenrut. Typically, phlebotomies are done with patients who have polycythemia vera (PV) and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1313908/

Discussion: Has anyone had experience with Jakafi?

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: May 27, 2025

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What was your Iron before the infusion? Mine has been between 4 and 6. And I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/999945/

Discussion: Polycythemia and lack of iron

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Jan 19, 2024

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Hi Keith, I moved your message to this existing discussion: - BESREMi anyone? https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/besremi-anyone/ I did...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/911723/

Discussion: BESREMi anyone?

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Aug 12, 2023

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Hi @cindyem I just read another comment you posted about having PV and anemia. From information...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/884148/

Discussion: Does anyone have information on PV with a low hemoglobin/ red count

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Jun 24, 2023

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Hi @lwengel, this sounds like a really good question to ask your doctors. Sometimes you have...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/770258/

Discussion: PV and atrial fibrillation

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Nov 7, 2022