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What Are Your Top Tips For Dealing With MPNs In The Heat?

By A myMPNteam Member 26 answers

I Was Diagnosed In 2013 With ET. Biopsy Confirmed The Jak 2 Mutation. Is This MPN Condition Classified As Cancer?

By A myMPNteam Member 14 answers

I've Been Taking Aspirin For About A Year Now. 1 A Day In The Morning With Breakfast 🥣.

By A myMPNteam Member 36 answers

What Lessons From Your MPN Experience Are You Applying In 2024?

By A myMPNteam Member 15 answers
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On The Recommendation Of My Cardiologist, I Stopped Taking The Jakafi, Cold Turkey, Because I Have Been Experiencing Shortness Of Breath.

A myMPNteam Member asked a question 💭
Ormond Beach, FL

The doctors cannot find any reason for it. Since I stopped the Jakafi, I developed incessant itching all over my upper torso. My PC dr gave me a shot of prednisone and put me on a seven day prednisone pill pack. This hasn't even touched the itching. I have tried Benadryl 3 times a day and Zyrtex twice a day upon her recommendation but to no avail. I have tried different types of topical creams, lotions and alcohol, which nothing has given me any relief
My husband and I think maybe my… read more

A myMPNteam Member

No I quit smoking 12 years ago and have maintained my usual weight.

September 19

Does Any Body Suffer From Facial Sweating With Very Little Physical Activity Since Being On Hydroxycarbamide?

A myMPNteam Member asked a question 💭
Scotland uk
A myMPNteam Member

Aaaaa so it’s the ET rather than the meds that cause it ….that explains it ….does it also cause dizziness?

August 18

My Husband Has Primary MF. Last Two Months Has Suffered Debilitating Pain, Weakness And Numbness In Right Thigh.

A myMPNteam Member asked a question 💭
Ridgeway, SC

My husband has primary MF. Last two months has suffered debilitating pain, weakness and numbness in right leg. Anyone else experiencing? He has seen orthopedic and MRI. Surgeon does not think his age related spinal changes the problem. thank you.

A myMPNteam Member

thank u, sure glad u saved your foot/leg. U are right about the oozing love dog. Ours keeps us going! Yours sure is cute! God bless! (Here is our oozer, Charley)

August 17

Good Morning Everyone! Does Anyone With ET Have Head Pressure, Eye Pressure And Dizziness Along With Memory Loss? Thanks.

A myMPNteam Member asked a question 💭
Germany
A myMPNteam Member

It never helped me at all and I take 200mg per day!

August 16

Diagnosed With ET Taking 1000 Mg Four Times A Week And 1500 Mg Three Times A Week. Is There Another Solution For Treatment.

A myMPNteam Member asked a question 💭
Sebastopol, CA
A myMPNteam Member

May you have the best possible care for him and his complete remission.

August 22

I Have Been Using Jakafi For A Few Months. I Don't Like The Anemia Associated With It. Does This Side Effect Go Away At Some Point?

A myMPNteam Member asked a question 💭
Sevilla, Spain

Diagnosed with PMF in 2022, was on Hydrea for a couple of years.

A myMPNteam Member

Anemia is, in my understanding, a common issue with Jakafi. There are drugs like Danazol that can help increase red cell production. It would be worth discussing alternatives with your doctor.

August 10

Does Anyone With P-vera Get Pin Pricks In Addition To Itchiness? Here I've Both, Itchiness Isn't Bad But At Night The Pin Pricks Get Bad.

A myMPNteam Member asked a question 💭
Tarrytown, NY

P-vera, recent liver transplant, on immunosuppressive drugs, hydrea for pv

A myMPNteam Member

Check into the use of Interferon…

August 10

How Do You Deal With Night Sweats?

A myMPNteam Member asked a question 💭
Quincy, CA
A myMPNteam Member

Sage tea is herbal. No caffeine.

August 14

If You Were Diagnosed With PV And Are Over 70,how Long Did The Baby Aspirin And Phlebotomy Treatment Last ?

A myMPNteam Member asked a question 💭
Aiken, SC

I’m a fit 75 year old female, diagnosed with PV mid May 2024

A myMPNteam Member

Never...

July 28

What Are Your Top Tips For Dealing With MPNs In The Heat?

A myMPNteam Member asked a question 💭
San Francisco, CA
A myMPNteam Member

I stay indoors or wear sun protection.

September 24
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