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Polycythemia Vera/ Hemoglobin Cowtown - Rare as a Unicorn?
I feel like an island. Doctors refer to me as a unicorn because I’m so rare. I shouldn’t really exist at all! I am a...
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Polycythemia Vera: HFE and IFT140 Genes
While I know JAK2, TET2, CALR, etc. are the most common genetic mutations in PV, does anyone else have it with the HFE gene (with...
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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....
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Polycythemia vera (PV): Does altitude matter?
I am PV JAK2 and live at an altitude of 6000 feet. Could this altitude harm my condition? What altitude should I avoid?
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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...
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Diagnosed with Polycythemia Vera in August. I was given Hdroxyurea
500mg a day, then bumped up to 1000mg, now at 2000mg. Fortunately, my body is tolerating the meds so far. But last week, they attempted...
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How bad is a diagnosis of Polycythemia Vera? What to expect?
My husband was recently diagnosed with polycythemia Vera, (PV). Dr started him on Hydrea 500 mg twice a day and a phlobotomy procedure every two...
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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
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Anyone struggling with Polycythemia Vera, low iron and Hypothyroidism?
Just wondering if anyone else is struggling with PV, very low-iron and Hypothyroidism? I’m feeling like I’m on a never ending merry-go-round with trying to...
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@stljack, welcome. Fellow members like @pamdg @pennyhedgecoth @michael11750 @tlsantin @hope19 @atir @clarissa37 @chadknudson @apr931 @mwear can...
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Hi @mumma, Welcome to Mayo Connect. I see you’ve been diagnosed with Polycythemia Vera and would...
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