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Are the symptoms in my head? Polycythemia Vera + Mastocytosis (age-23)
Hello, am I crazy? I'm a 23-year-old biological female with a complex medical history. I'm going to list my pre-existing conditions, before I started hematological...
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I was diagnosed with Polycythemia vera last Sept. Is pain normal?
I am being treated with Hydroxyurea. The least bit of exercise results in pain on right side of chest and back, along with extreme shortness...
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polycythemia vera: Rusfertide in stage 3 research: Any info?
There is a drug called rusfertide in stage 3 research. It is showing great promise in managing hemtocrit thereby avoiding phlebotomies. What other info does...
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Polycythemia Vera: Is there anything I can do for fatigue at home?
Is there anything I can do for fatigue on a home basis? Diets, iron, anything? I’m low on ferritin, my count was 49.9% so they...
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My mom has Polycythemia Vera: Can PV be managed without phlebotomies?
HiMy mom (74) was diagnosed with PV (aug 2024). Hemotologist believes it may have had PV since 2022. She did the Jak2 test and she’s...
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Diagnosed polycythemia vera at 26: Any young PV patients out there?
Hi everyone,I am in the process of being diagnosed with PV. I am 26 years old and I am going to be honest , I...
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Polycythemia Vera, lupus, MGUS more. Can't find MM oncologist
Hi All. Finally have formal diagnosis on several things. See title. Plus CHIP and chronic anemia. I can't find care. Not sure what to do....
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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...
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Interferon-alpha impact on JAK2 allele ratio?
Anyone with Polycythemia Vera (PV) or Myelofibrosis (MF) with JAK2 verified mutation, please share with me your JAK2 allele ratios while taking Interferon-Alpha (INN). I...
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Polycythemia causing high output cardiac failure
My spouse has polycythemia Vera, dx about 6 years ago. She did well on hydrea 500mg daily until about 3 months ago. Her platelets began...
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Hello @ettap and welcome to Connect. It is good to see that you have confirmed your...
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I have Polycythemia Vera. I'm seeing a Hematologist but never discuss diet, can anyone expand on...
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If they are checking for Polycythemia Vera, the Jak 2 test (Pisitive)will confirm. No need to...
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When filling out a health questionnaire, you will now need to check Yes. Multiple myeloma is...
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