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Hi. I also was diagnosed with polycythemia Vera JAK2. 2 years ago. I have never done...

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Discussion: Polycythemia Vera and Nutritional Ketosis

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Feb 11, 2024

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Hi Lisa. Hopefully you will get some definitive answers once you meet with your Hematologist in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1162384/

Discussion: JAK2 Mutation and enlarged spleen: What might it mean?

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Oct 25, 2024

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My platelet and red cell counts and hematocrit showed an increase last April on my annual...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1538205/

Discussion: Hair Loss on hydroxyurea: Any experience with hair loss products?

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Mar 29 5:21pm

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Welcome to Connect, @wesm. Polycythemia Vera is a condition where your body is producing too many...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1094588/

Discussion: I was diagnosed with Polycythemia vera last Sept. Is pain normal?

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Jun 26, 2024

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First time joining a group here used mayo for research but now ...Im recently placed in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/879738/

Discussion: Polycythemia Vera: Just been diagnosed

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Jun 16, 2023

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I don’t have EV, but I can give you first hand knowledge regarding hydroxyurea..I was diagnosed...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/784473/

Discussion: How did you make the final decision to begin HU protocol for ET?

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Dec 13, 2022

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Hello, my fellow veteran, I too was exposed to many dangerous chemicals, pollutants, and contaminants. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1162660/

Discussion: Vietnam Vet and exposure to Benzene

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Oct 25, 2024

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Hello @itsmepeggysue, welcome to Connect. It’s a mixed welcome because I’m happy you found us, though...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/840508/

Discussion: Polycythemia Vera: Just been diagnosed

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Apr 9, 2023

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hello, I have polycythemia Vera JAK2 positive..the JAK2 Positive version is a more severe form..I se...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1401469/

Discussion: Diagnosed with Polycythemia Vera in August. I was given Hdroxyurea

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Sep 25, 2025

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Hi @ettap, this post was years ago but curious how things are going now? If I'm...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/919567/

Discussion: JAK2 Mutation - Effects and Questions

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Aug 27, 2023