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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: Jun 4 6:50pm
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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: Jul 26 9:18am
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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: Aug 13 11:37am
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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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Does Essential Thrombocythemia cause hip pain?
Does Essential Thrombocythemia cause hip pain? My hips have been hurting for days.
Last active: Feb 8, 2024
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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?
Last active: Jan 4 6:27pm
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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...
Last active: 6 days ago
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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?
Last active: Feb 9, 2024