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Can Supplements Interact With Hydroxyurea For PV

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I was diagnosed in 2021 with PV and immediately put on hydroxyurea , .81 aspirin and phlebotomies. During those 3 years I probably averaged a phlebotomy every 2- 3 in order keep my hematocrit under .46. My hematologist allowed my hematocrit to be at this level in order to allow me to continue to be very physically active
This is my situation, 6 months ago I stopped taking my Vitamin C and Omega 3 - my decision and all other meds remained the same. Now for the last 6 months my hematocrit has… read more

January 5
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A myMPNteam Member

Four yrs ago
at age 67 I was diagnosed with PV, put on Hydrea and Eliquis. I also have phlebotomies about every 3-4 months. Despite this medication most of my blood counts usually are slightly out of range.
Interestingly enough while recently reviewing all of my blood test results, I noticed that in the past 4 yrs the one time all my blood counts were in the normal range (of course while continuing to take above mentioned meds) was when I went out of my way to add vitamin d and c (as well as my usual multivitamin) to my daily regimen because several members of my household contracted Covid and I was trying to prevent getting it. That is the only thing I did differently. Mentioned this to my hematologist and she said there was no relationship. I am not as convinced as she is…

January 6
A myMPNteam Member

Doctors don't know everything. When I told my doctor about my fatigue he said it had nothing to do with my MPN yet everything I read of first systems is fatigue.

6 days ago
A myMPNteam Member

I have taken Omega 3’s for many years, long before I transitioned from ET to PV and my Hematocrit became an issue.

I have not seen the relationship you describe, and I take my supplements with the knowledge and consent of my hematologist.

January 5

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