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Polycythemia Vera - Help getting Diagnosis
I’ve been getting treated for strange heart anomalies for nearly a year now and been consistently getting labs will elevated RBC, hemoglobin, and hematocrit levels....
Last active: Jun 1, 2023
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Been struggling with Polycythemia Vera for 2 years
Hi. I’ve been struggling with Polycythemia Vera for 2 years. My treatment began with phlebotomies, but not helpful. Then put on Hydrea, but caused multiple...
Last active: Jul 30 6:59pm
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Is it safe to have a tattoo if you have Polycythemia Vera?
Newly diagnosed and am considering getting another tattoo but concerned about whether tattooing is problematic
Last active: Apr 29, 2023
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What's the latest Jakafi (ruxolitinib) for polycythemia vera (PV)?
What is the latest information about jajafi and blood clots in treatment of Polycemia Vera?
Last active: Aug 20 8:10am
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What might this be? polycythemia vera, PCOS, lupus, something else?
Polycythemia with all negative results???????? I am a 29 year old female and have been feeling not myself for almost 2 years now. Below I...
Last active: Nov 19, 2023
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Polycythemia vera (PV) and bone pain: What helps?
My bone pain with PV is becoming worse. Has anyone found anything that helps.
Last active: Sep 7 1:31pm
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Has anyone experienced neuropathy with polycythemia vera (PV)?
Has anyone been experiencing Nueropathy with PV? The tops of my hands and feet/ shins are burning. I’m having tingling in my face also. I...
Last active: Jun 17 12:58pm
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When is hydroxurea usually added to treat polycythemia vera (PV)?
When is hydroxurea usually added to treatment for Polycemia Vera? I am currently on low dose aspirin
Last active: Aug 17, 2022
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Polycythemia Vera: Is there anything I can do for fatigue at home?
Is there anything I can do for fatigue on a home basis? Diets, iron, anything? I’m low on ferritin, my count was 49.9% so they...
Last active: Jan 18, 2023