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Essential Thrombocytosis symptoms
Having had high platelets since 2017 and doctors could not find a cause I paid to see a haematologist and I was diagnosed with ET...
Last active: Nov 18, 2025
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Newly Diagnosed Essential Thrombocytosis
I just got diagnosed today with ET. My platelets have been high for years and 6 years ago I learned I have a Jak2 mutation....
Last active: Mar 25 12:02pm
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Essential Thrombocytosis General Questions
Is there any one place or Website that lists the full known (or experienced) symptoms of ET? How about a complete listing of possible medications...
Last active: Apr 4 1:29pm
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Triple negative essential thrombocytosis
Has anyone had swollen in the back of their leg? I’m in the middle of a diagnosis. Just left the hematology office today. Had to...
Last active: Feb 26 8:04am
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Essential thrombocytosis with MPL mutation
I’m 83 and in pretty good health. I first noticed my blood platelets were around 450 about 3. years ago. Doctor said nothing serious. Over...
Last active: Sep 11, 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
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Essential Thrombocytosis: What amount of hydroxy do you take?
I am so thankful I found this group! I was diagnosed with Essential Thrombocytosis about 3 years ago. At first I was taking 500mg of...
Last active: Apr 2 12:08am
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Essential Thrombocytosis (ET): What are options with aspirin allergy?
Hi - I am about to get a bone marrow biopsy because my platelets are 965. I understand that I am likely to start hydroxyurea...
Last active: Dec 15, 2025
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Multiple Stress Fractures while on meds for Essential Thrombocytosis
Two years ago I suffered a stress fracture of the tibia plateau while riding my bike through sand, since then I have 4 other stress...
Last active: Apr 6, 2023
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Anyone used Interferon instead of HU for ET: Benefits? Side effects?
My doctor is suggesting I try Interferon instead of HU. I have Essential thrombocytosis Cal-R and have been on HU 1,000 M-F and 500 S...
Last active: May 5, 2025