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Hi. I have been on HU for 2 years since 2023. My biggest issue is dry...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1221373/

Discussion: What are most common side effects when starting HU (Hydroxyurea)?

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Jan 25 11:53am

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Hi Lori. Well I was supposed to start my treatment this week. When I saw my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1353457/

Discussion: Living with MDS (Myelodyplastic Syndromes)

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Jul 21 4:02pm

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Well I got my results back from my blood test and the hydroxyurea brought my white...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1335937/

Discussion: Living with MDS (Myelodyplastic Syndromes)

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Jun 26 7:46pm

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Questions about acceptable platelet counts come up often: Might be helpful to remember that clot risk...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1172723/

Discussion: How long before side effects from Hydrea start?

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Nov 13, 2024

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Hi All — I’m new here. I was diagnosed with PV in Nov ‘22 (I was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/892975/

Discussion: PV and fatigue

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Jul 9, 2023

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I have constant tickling all over face, ears and back. Also bad itching on scalp and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/818196/

Discussion: PV Itching Not After Bathing

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Feb 27, 2023

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I was with Livedoid Vasculopathy in March of 22. I had been dealing with painful ulcers...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/790219/

Discussion: Livedoid vasculopathy

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Dec 29, 2022

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My weird itching spells were the “only” symptom I had. My doctor said high iron can...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/871695/

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

Support Group: Skin Health

Posted: Jun 3, 2023

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Hi.....my name is Claire and I also have ET. I have been taking Hydrea for almost...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/824418/

Discussion: Essential Thrombocythemia: Looking for information and support

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Mar 11, 2023

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in reply to @secglc2 Thank you for this. I had the second infusion last Friday and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/906457/

Discussion: Iron Infusions/Side Effects

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Aug 2, 2023