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polycythemia Vera
Can any tell me if sore finger tips plus elevated hgb, hct, hx DVT, severe itching, with a warm shower would need a workup for...
Last active: Aug 13 1:28pm
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Essential thrombocythemia (ET) and breaking out in hives: What helps?
I was diagnosed with ET 2 1/2 years ago. I am on 500mg of Hydroxyuria a day and 1/2 a baby aspirin, and that keeps...
Last active: Feb 28, 2023
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Developed Rash on Hydroxyurea (HU)
I am 72 years old and have ET with JAK2 mutation. I am on HU 500 mg twice a day. I have recently developed a...
Last active: Jul 18 6:06pm
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Acquired Von Willebrand syndrome
I was recently diagnosed with Acquired Von Willebrand syndrome. I went to the hematologist initially because I was seriously concerned about massive bruising I was...
Last active: Nov 26, 2024
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How much of a risk factor is high white blood cell count with pv?
I have been on hydroxyurea for 6 weeks. I feel OK and the itching is tolerable. My hematocrit and platelet count are normal, but my...
Last active: Aug 18, 2024
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Anyone else have EXTREME brain fog with dasatinib or imatinib?
My husband was just diagnosed in December with CML. He has also had Polycythemia Vera for 25 years, managed well with medication, most recently Jakafi...
Last active: Jul 15 1:48pm
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Free light chain ratio in MGUS
Hi, Iam in the U.K. and was diagnosed with IGM Lambda MGUS 15 months ago. During that time my Lambda flc has risen from 27.5...
Last active: Sep 25, 2024
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open-minded approach to investigate underrecognized or rare causes
I am a patient urgently seeking answers and support for a complex, unresolved medical picture since 2017. My history includes avascular necrosis (requiring multiple orthopedic...
Last active: Jun 26 6:12pm
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Anyone have information about late stages of primary myelofibrosis?
Does anyone have a link to information regarding late stages of PMDS?My diagnosis is primary myelofibrosis. I’m probably two years into this disease without realizing...
Last active: Apr 13, 2024
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Can CLL change to SLL? Then what?
In 2010 I was diagnosed with CLL. since then I have been getting regular IVIG infusions. In the past year some lymph glands under my...
Last active: Aug 18, 2024