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Severe itching with PV
After 2 years of very little itching on baby aspirin, I was, for a variety of reasons, switched to Eliquis. I now have mild itching...
Last active: Aug 30, 2025
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Terrible itching after shower
I have polycythemia and had terrible itching and hives after a shower or a swim in fresh water. I solved this problem by taking long...
Last active: Nov 7, 2025
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PV Itching Not After Bathing
There’s so much information out there about PV itching following contact with water. My question is simple—can the PV-related itching happen at other times of...
Last active: Aug 24, 2025
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ET Jak2 mutation itching
I was diagnosed with ET with Jak2 mutation about eight months ago and I am on hydroxyurea. Some days I am so itchy I feel...
Last active: Mar 17, 2025
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PV: terrible itching after shower or bath
I have PV and get terrible itching for about 20- minutes after a shower or bath. A 30-minute bath solves the problem. I hope it...
Last active: Oct 11, 2023
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Hodgkin's lymphoma and itching and other side effects
I am inquiring about a family member who was recently diagnosed with classical hodgkins lymphoma. One of her first symptoms was itching along with several...
Last active: Jun 10, 2020
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MDS-CMML-1: Anyone dealing with pruritus (itching)?
I have been diagnosed with MDS-CMML-1 and am experiencing bad Pruritus (itching) in the mornings/evenings and after I shower. Does anyone have the same symptoms...
Last active: 3 days ago
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Has anyone else experienced frequent infections and itching with CLL?
I had a respitory infection and took prednisone and Bactrim and started To feel better. Then every time I start feeling better and go out...
Last active: Nov 12, 2023
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Essential Thrombocytosis - what's your experience with Jakifi?
I am 74, diagnosed 3 years ago. Only on one baby aspiring daily. But, my itching burning skin is getting almost unbearable on some days....
Last active: Mar 16, 2023