Here you can see if Polycythemia Vera can be hereditary. Do you have any genetic components? Does any member of your family have Polycythemia Vera or may be more predisposed to developing the condition?
At the age of 56 I was working full time but began having headaches daily and feeling fatigued. The fatigue got worse, as did the body aches. I went to the doctor and was diagnosed with PV.