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Welcome to Connect, @clickpaw. There are diets posted online to potentially lower platelets by reducing inflammation...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1215129/
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Essential Thrombocytosis symptoms
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Blood Cancers & Disorders
Posted: Jan 17 5:44pm
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When I got second shingles shot, my platelet count plummeted, was of concern to Hemo, but...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1131106/
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COVID infection is terrible
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Blood Cancers & Disorders
Posted: Aug 26, 2024
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International Prognostic Score for ET Patient age less than 60 (0 points) Older than 60 (1...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/782535/
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People living with ET and taking Hydrea: Anybody setting records?
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Blood Cancers & Disorders
Posted: Dec 8, 2022
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Good morning, @cweible19782006 Let’s get you Connected with some fellow members who also have Essential Thrombocythemia....
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/820581/
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Essential Thrombocythemia: Looking for information and support
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Blood Cancers & Disorders
Posted: Mar 4, 2023
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I have PV secondary, Jak2 positive. I was on Hydroxyurea for about 8 months, but side...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1195446/
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My mom has Polycythemia Vera: Can PV be managed without phlebotomies?
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Blood Cancers & Disorders
Posted: Dec 22, 2024
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I have been on low dose HU since 2022 for ET JAK2. I am currently taking...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1156193/
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Essential Thrombocythemia: Looking for information and support
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Blood Cancers & Disorders
Posted: Oct 13, 2024
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Don't assume your will have side effects from Hydrea. My platelets were 600s for 10 years...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/846829/
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Essential Thrombocythemia: Looking for information and support
Support Group:
Blood Cancers & Disorders
Posted: Apr 21, 2023
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Hi I’m 62 male , was diagnosed 3 months ago with ET and JAK2 positive my...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/828785/
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Hydroxyurea side effects lessen over time?
Support Group:
Blood Cancers & Disorders
Posted: Mar 20, 2023
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Hi, Flynn. I too understand your hesitancy to take the Hydrea. I am 81. I have...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/773870/
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Essential thrombocytosis with MPL mutation
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Blood Cancers & Disorders
Posted: Nov 16, 2022
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Thanks @katgob. The second link article does show a strong connection between anemia and cognitive decline....
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1202026/
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MDS and cognitive decline
Support Group:
Blood Cancers & Disorders
Posted: Jan 1 8:16pm
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