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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
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Polycythaemia Ruba Vera, Jak2 mutation & link to Sleep Apnea
I was diagnosed with Polycythaemia Ruba Vera with a jak2 mutation almost 2 years ago via blood test of course. I saw a post here...
Last active: Mar 19, 2024
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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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My wife tested positive for jak2 and has high platelet count
Hi my wife's routine blood test came back with high platelet count a few times in the past few years, every time the doctor would...
Last active: Oct 3, 2025
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High platelets, Jak2, ET, and pre-fib new diagnosis
Just was diagnosed and had a bone marrow biopsy yesterday. Going on Pegasys...anyone traveled this road before me? I'm 67 and new to all this,...
Last active: Apr 5, 2024
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Has anyone had a total knee replacement that also has JAK2?
I was diagnosed with JAK 2 about two year ago - platelet count was around 750,000. I have been taking hydroxyrurea (500mg) daily and have...
Last active: Jan 1, 2025
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Need help newly diagnosed with a high platelet count and the JAK2 gene
Hi, I am new here and need some help. My platelet counts have been running high around 680. I just had a bone marrow biopsy,...
Last active: Sep 29, 2024
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Jak2 positive, biopsy next: Does it mean I have blood cancer?
Hi, I've been told I'm jak2 positive. I'm due to have a bone marrow biopsy in a day or two. My question is, if it...
Last active: Mar 3 10:02am
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I have JAK2 ET and MPN: Anyone else have these symptoms?
Hi all, I've suffered for many years with this MPN disorder, but it seems not many others have the same symptoms, so I'l posting this...
Last active: Jan 31 6:37am
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F/w PV- JAK2-pre-mylelofibrosis SCARED to start Hydroxyurea. Help!
I am a 51 year old woman who was diagnosed with MPN with a JAK2 9 years ago at West Cancer in TN. They never...
Last active: Jul 20, 2025