I'm a40yr old female with ET. platelet count are at 900 now. suggestions for relaxation and stress reducers? count has been up and down.

[BookerBay1]

[Seea]

Hi BookerBay

I started meditating when diagnosed with ET 1 year ago. I meditate 15-20min every morning on waking and before, radio, tv, phone or computer is on. It really works at lowering the platelet count. Hopefully this will also work for you.

[BookerBay1 in reply to Seea]

TY. Are you on any meds for ET?

[Aime]

Hi BookerBay, I have PV not ET but find reading, walking (as far as fatigue allows) and watching the tv de-stressers. Also meeting up with friends (if fit to do so) and speaking to folk on this forum helps greatly. Just remember you are not alone. Kind regards Aime

[BookerBay1 in reply to Aime]

Many thanks

[Seea in reply to BookerBay1]

Im 47 female on 500mg HU one day and 1000mg HU every other day. Without the meditation my platelet count remains stable. With the meditation I can lower it. Its down to 423 now. It is a challenge to set aside 30min every morn and I am still learning to meditate as I find this a challenge also, but it is sooooo worth it. Try it, hopefully this helps you too.