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Anyone Experience Muscle Or Joint Pain As A Side Efect From Taking Hydroxyurea?

A myMPNteam Member asked a question 💭
San Diego, CA
August 22
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A myMPNteam Member

I had to stop it after just 2 months. I was getting worse instead of better and started hurting almost everywhere. Dr put me on Jakafi.

August 23
A myMPNteam Member

I have those pains and have not taken Hydroxyurea for 3-4 months. I think the pains are part of MPNs...

August 23
A myMPNteam Member

Hydroxyurea didn't work for me either. My Dr switched me to Jakafi, much better results. I had a lot of muscle cramping in legs while on Hydroxyurea

August 23
A myMPNteam Member

I have very sore arms and the pain goes from my elbows to my fingers. I also get cramping in my legs and feet. I'm seeing an ET specialist on Monday and will ask her about that.

September 17
A myMPNteam Member

Yes fingers, ankles, arms all play up.

September 16

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