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Hi @markgventnor, it’s not unusual for people to experience itching when they have a blood cancer...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/992982/

Discussion: What should doctor look for when testing my blood to be CMML donor?

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Jan 7, 2024

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Welcome to Connect, @isabellereine. You’re not crazy but you certainly are complicated! ☺️ For being only...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1197279/

Discussion: Are the symptoms in my head? Polycythemia Vera + Mastocytosis (age-23)

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Dec 26, 2024

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I have been doing very well with Procrit shots every 4-5 months, in a series of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/226233/

Discussion: Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS): how to increase red blood cells?

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Jan 24, 2019

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I can only share my experiences with rashes, and tormenting itching. My cause is unknown, but...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/744319/

Discussion: Hemochromatosis: How do you deal with extreme itchiness?

Support Group: Skin Health

Posted: Sep 1, 2022

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PV JAK2 positive. I have tingling/stinging in my Hands and feet and at times I feel...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1441560/

Discussion: Jak 2 Positive with Elevated Platelets: What symptoms do you have?

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Nov 18, 2025

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I have been on HU for about five years. 500mg 4x week for Polycythemia Vera. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1307330/

Discussion: Developed Rash on Hydroxyurea (HU)

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: May 18, 2025

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Hi @saucy, In this case PV is Polycythemia Vera. It’s A type of blood cancer where...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/818232/

Discussion: PV Itching Not After Bathing

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Feb 27, 2023

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I was diagnosed 3 years ago with PV and positive for Jak 2. I take 2...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/869702/

Discussion: PV and fatigue

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: May 31, 2023

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I’m 72, on 500mh/day for 1.5 years. I’ve had some intermittent inside elbow itching for which...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1173254/

Discussion: How long before side effects from Hydrea start?

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Nov 14, 2024

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I also was diagnosed with PCV just this May. I had the horrible itching 2 years...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/749773/

Discussion: PV Itching Not After Bathing

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Sep 15, 2022