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Essential thrombocythemia (ET): When to start hydroxyurea (HU)?
I was just diagnosed with ET. I am 61 years old. My platelet count is 640k right now.Doctor suggested I take a baby aspirin everyday...
Last active: Nov 18, 2025
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Tiny veins appearing while taking HU for Essential Thrombocythemia
I have been on HU for Essential Thrombocythemia since the first part of November with good results. My platelets have fallen from the mid 600s...
Last active: Feb 2 9:03pm
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JAK2 V617F Essential Thrombocythemia: Hydroxyurea causes headaches
On routine annual labwork in December of 2022, platelets were elevated (over 600 X1000/UL). At referral appointment with a hematologist in January 2023, platelets were...
Last active: Jul 17, 2023
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Type 1 diabetes and essential thrombocythemia: Anyone have both?
Hi, I am newly dx with ET on HU. I also have type one diabetes and on an insulin pump. To manage type one I...
Last active: Jul 29, 2024
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Essential thrombocythemia (ET) and breaking out in hives: What helps?
I was diagnosed with ET 2 1/2 years ago. I am on 500mg of Hydroxyuria a day and 1/2 a baby aspirin, and that keeps...
Last active: Feb 28, 2023
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Any correlation between Essential Thrombocythemia & high B12?
I was diagnosed with Essential Thrombocythemia in December 2022. My platelets have been kept under control with 500 mgs of Hydroxyurea 3 x a week....
Last active: Jul 30, 2025
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Does anyone else have more than one myeloproliferative disorder?
Hello. I am new to this group and looking to connect with fellow members who are dealing with MPD. I have Essential Thrombocythemia as well...
Last active: Dec 19, 2022
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Could erythritol be adding to my platelet count?
I have essential thrombocythemia. I use liquid coffee creamer that contains erythritol. Could this be increasing my platelet count?
Last active: Mar 2, 2023
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Myeloproliferative neoplasm Anyone else have a similar diagnoses?
Bone marrow consistent with a myeloproliferative neoplasm and the differential includes essential thrombocythemia and primary myelofibrosis. MPL mutation testing is positive. No sustainable iron in...
Last active: May 18, 2025
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What vitamins to avoid when taking Hydrea (hydroxyurea) for ET JAK2?
I currently have essential thrombocythemia with the JAK2 gene mutation. I currently take 500 mg of hydra seven times a week. I’m supposed to take...
Last active: Mar 13 11:23am