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Multiple Stress Fractures while on meds for Essential Thrombocytosis
Two years ago I suffered a stress fracture of the tibia plateau while riding my bike through sand, since then I have 4 other stress...
Last active: Apr 6, 2023
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Teriparatide and ET are there associated risks with this treatment?
I have recently been prescribed teriparatide as an adjunct to Prolia for the treatment of osteoporosis. I have had ET for 5 years and am...
Last active: Jan 18 4:25pm
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Polycythemia Vera, Antiphospholipid Syndrome & Hemochromatosis
Anyone out there that has all three of these conditions - how are your conditions managed and measured? Currently on Jakafi - iron/ferritin level rising...
Last active: Feb 25, 2023
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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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Essential Thrombocytosis - what's your experience with Jakifi?
I am 74, diagnosed 3 years ago. Only on one baby aspiring daily. But, my itching burning skin is getting almost unbearable on some days....
Last active: Mar 16, 2023
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INCA033989 therapy to watch for CALR+ MPN patients
INCA033989 is a new drug that targets the CALR mutation in patients with MPNs (especially ET and MF). Something to keep an eye on, especially...
Last active: Jun 27 1:07pm
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Anyone experienced Bone Marrow Transplant with TP53 mutation?
After 10 healthy years, living with Essential Thrombocythemia w/JAK2 mutation and taking Hydroxyurea, my blood disease has transitioned into Myelofibrosis. I'm now taking Jakafi for...
Last active: Aug 7 10:21am
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Doe anyone with Myelofibrosis suffer musscle spasm?
At first I thought they were just cramps or what I call charlie horses. Then I was told they were muscle spasms. They happen at...
Last active: Sep 3 3:18am
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Anyone with primary myelofibrosis, low risk, asymptomatic?
Is there anyone here suffer from PMF? Or whose doctor diagnosed him primary myelofibrosis with low risk, no symptoms, my doctor is very hesitant to...
Last active: Sep 29 10:17am
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Complications MOHS surgery while having ET and Von Willebrand's?
I am 71, active, and in relatively good health. I have ET and VW's, my platelet numbers are around 520 with treatment (Jakifi). Im scheduled...
Last active: Dec 2, 2023