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Hi Everyone.....Wishing you all the warmest, family filled holidays. Since my platelet count has dropped back...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/978074/

Discussion: Essential Thrombocytosis: What amount of hydroxy do you take?

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Dec 10, 2023

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If you decide to take HU, try it a couple of times per week for a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1022375/

Discussion: Essential Thrombocythemia: Making treatment decisions

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Feb 25 1:00pm

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I was diagnosed with ET in November after my platelet count had been rising slowly for...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1039616/

Discussion: Essential Thrombocythemia: Looking for information and support

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Mar 24 5:45pm

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Mtnlife, I too had no symptoms of anything prior to a routine blood test. in March...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/783874/

Discussion: High Platelets

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Dec 12, 2022

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Hi Tammy, I have MDS/MPN overlap with Thrombocytosis and MF. My platelet count was about 800,000...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/146305/

Discussion: How do You Manage Side Effects Of Hydrea or Hydroxyurea for ET?

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Feb 8, 2020

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My Naturopathic Physician suggested I see a Oncologist or Hemotologist in 2013 because my Platelets were...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/194297/

Discussion: JAK2 Mutation - Effects and Questions

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Mar 17, 2019

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After asymptomatic high platelets in the 600 range, a bone marrow biopsy revealed JAK2 and I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/940348/

Discussion: Anyone else find the side effects of Hydrea 500MG frightening?

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Oct 2, 2023

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I also read the pamphlet and freaked out but did my research. This drug has been...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1026291/

Discussion: Anyone else find the side effects of Hydrea 500MG frightening?

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Mar 2 6:25pm

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I was first alerted in May 2022 that all red blood count were high. No one...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/825133/

Discussion: Polycythemia Vera: Just been diagnosed

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Mar 12, 2023

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Today diagnosed with ET/JAK 2 mutation. Hello ~ I have been reading other posts and recognize...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/782169/

Discussion: How did you make the final decision to begin HU protocol for ET?

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Dec 7, 2022