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Just the hydroxy. i am still waiting to learn what the next step will be. My...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/791454/

Discussion: High Platelets

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Jan 2, 2023

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84 years old on Hydroxyurea 10 years for Essential Thrombocythemia. Numbers usually 600-700. On 28 pills...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1370260/

Discussion: What are most common side effects when starting HU (Hydroxyurea)?

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Aug 14, 2025

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Hi @emma1971, Welcome to Connect. The medication you’re referring to, Ruxolitinib is actually a medication used...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1293785/

Discussion: Started Hydroxyurea 5 weeks . How long does the fatigue last?

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Apr 30, 2025

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I have Essential Thrombocythemia. Started with 3 pills weekly of hydroxyurea, and now at once a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/997644/

Discussion: What are most common side effects when starting HU (Hydroxyurea)?

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Jan 15, 2024

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Hi @sandy1959, while not specific to essential thrombocythemia and its treatments, I thought you might be...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/859808/

Discussion: Hair loss with ET and on hydroxyurea

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: May 14, 2023

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Hi, I have had Essential Thrombocythemia for over 15 years. I was on Anagrelide, and this...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1202567/

Discussion: Essential Thrombocythemia: Making treatment decisions

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Jan 2, 2025

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Hello - I have Essential Thrombocythemia but not diabetic. Have been treated with Hydroxyurea for sometime....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1111717/

Discussion: Type 1 diabetes and essential thrombocythemia: Anyone have both?

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Jul 25, 2024

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Hi @shree, I know you are concerned that most of the discussions you’ve found on ET...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1269512/

Discussion: Up to date info

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Mar 29, 2025

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Welcome to @laurenashleyy. My daughter is just a couple years older than you are and I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/895467/

Discussion: Overwhelmed- diagnosed with Thrombocytosis & Leukocytosis

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Jul 14, 2023

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Hi Victoria, I see that you haven't yet found answers regarding your bone pain. I merged...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1142184/

Discussion: Does your oncologist acknowledge that ET may cause bone pain?

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Sep 15, 2024