Advice of Essential Thrombocythemia

Six months of Interferon (Roferon-A) has alleviated most symptoms

by Jodi

My faith and hope in the Lord

by Regina

Hydrea has kept counts down

by Cobysgram

5yrs of Jakifi

by Kfegan61

Haven't found anything yet!

by Simon

Exercise

by Mark

Three months on Hydrea have brought my platelet level down from over a thousand to just over 400

by Pat

I am a Mom of 4 children

by Tami

30 minutes exercise daily

by Janice

Have had high platelet count for many years but no medic paid any attention to it. Had surgery and broken bones and never had a problem. My recent doctor noticed it after 2 years with him and sent me to the Hematologist/oncologist and he put me on Hydrea

by Helene

Staying Positive

by Lori

Taking my medication before bed

by elizabeth

Starting my treatment of Hydroxyurea and aspirin stopped my headaches.

by SCCB

Time with the Family

by Kai

Eating clean. Reducing sugar intake.

by Sandra

Lots of water

by Saramich19

Getting back to my normal routine

by Mike

reducing hydroxyurea

by christie

Le repos quand il est nécessaire et sans culpabilité

by Brigitte

I retired so not working has helped, mostly because of not having to get up early.

by Gail

Being around people you know makes it easier to deal with!

by James

I have the most wonderful and supportive husband imaginable.

by Pkm52

remaining positive

by Mary Conway

changing from hydroxy to Jakafi wiped out the majority of brain fog in about 6 months

by Elyse

Positive attitude

by Amanda

Hidroxiurea

by Paula alejandra larrrea

Support from our children

by Norahs6112

Aspirin

by Caroline

A multi vitamin helps give me a boost

by Jodi

My husband standing by my side through it all

by Regina

Family supportive

by Cobysgram

My son is my will to keep fighting this

by Kfegan61

On aspirin but have decided not to take anything else yet

by Simon

Healthy eating

by Mark

I drink much more than I used to do as hydration seems to prevent headaches that I was experiencing when first on medication

by Pat

I get upset when I can't participate in life due to fatigue

by Tami

Cutting out sugar and refined foods

by Janice

Hydrea and baby aspirin caused soft bumps to pop out on my hands and wrists. He took me off the meds.

by Helene

Exercise and eating healthy

by Lori

Putting symptoms in perspective

by elizabeth

I was very frighten and depressed upon diagnosis; now I am happy I’m aware and on routine care.

by SCCB

My New 3 & 1 on the way, Grandchildren

by Kai

Working 32 hr work week rather than 40

by Sandra

Trying to not dwell on my diagnosis

by Saramich19

Getting past the first 10 days post-diagnosis and realizing I still had a life ahead of me

by Mike

eating more red meat, including liver

by christie

Éviter de penser que je suis malade

by Brigitte

I cut out a very stressful “volunteer” job, which eliminated my worse stress and my sudden confusion improved a great deal.

by Gail

I find when i over think things my symptoms get worse!

by James

My adopted shelter pets 3 cats and a new little Terrier mix I named “Foundher”

by Pkm52