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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...
Last active: Jan 1 10:39am
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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...
Last active: Oct 29, 2025
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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....
Last active: May 28, 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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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...
Last active: Dec 18, 2024
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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...
Last active: Sep 2, 2023
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Anyone with PV have insensitivity to cold?
I was Dx. with polycythemia vera several years ago, and has been managed well with Hydroxyurea, last summer I was unable to handle the heat...
Last active: Dec 24, 2022
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JAK2 Mutation - Effects and Questions
Have JAK2 mutation verified twice; one year apart and from different labs. As I understand, it may cause polycythemia vera, essential thrombocytosis, or leukemia. My...
Last active: Dec 16, 2025
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Chronic upper body pain-Is it PV related?
I was recently diagnosed with Polycythemia Vera but am waiting for the bone marrow biopsy results. For the last year and a half, I have...
Last active: Dec 9, 2025
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Your tips as I prepare for first phlebotomy
Feb 9, first phlebolotomy (iron is low) Polycythemia Vera and Myelofibrosis - any helpful tips. I have problem with dehydration, (as teenager, I was hospitalized...
Last active: Sep 29, 2025