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Newly diagnosed and new to the site

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Hi All,

I just wanted to introduce myself and say hello. I was diagnosed with ET in April and have been lurking on the site for a bit. I really appreciate all of the information! It's very reassuring to know that I'm not alone and that my symptoms aren't just in my head. Thank you for sharing your experiences!

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darcey

Welcome we are a friendly lot really and it's helpful to just read other posts sometimes.

When you do ask something you get lots of advice, to help you through. Once again welcome.

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MazcdPartnerMPNVoice

Hello and welcome to our forum, glad to hear that you have found our forum to be helpful. Best wishes, Maz

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Tinkerbell13

Welcome from a fellow ET sufferer and well done for 'lurking'! You have found the most friendly and helpful site that any of us could possibly imagine. Very best wishes, Tinkerbell13

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lizzziep

Hello fellow ET sufferer! Isn't it a relief when you find this site and realise by reading the posts you're not alone and that most of the things you've read about ET on the internet aren't true. 😳😄

Best wishes

Lizzie

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Nickthedevil

Welcome to the forum. I too have ET and have found it incredibly helpful.

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AndyT

Hi Jason - welcome to the site - feel free to ask any questions - it's great how much information and experience we have to share between us..!

Best regards

Andy

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swess

Hi Jason, welcome to the forum. :)

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Malaika

Hi just wanted to say welcome to this forum. I was diagnosed with ET in 2001 and really wish I had this forum to help me at that time. I was very fearful then but after all these years accept this and get on with my life to the best I can. Just relax and know that there are lots of folks who can and will help you. All the best.

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mickey64

Welcome, I have found even though I am from the US this is best site out there! Mickey

in reply tomickey64

I'm in the US (Texas) also and agree!

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Superwoman

Welcome, welcome, welcome

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nivana

Welcome to our forum - I am sure you will gain useful information and help from everyone.

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linds

May you find many pearls of wisdom from friends who really do 'understand'. Welcome .

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Kerri2

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Kerri2

Welc

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Kerri2

Welcome, et jak2 + here in CO. Diagnosed 8 mos ago. Are you on medication? Platelets under control and doing fine.

in reply toKerri2

Thank you! I'm only on aspirin at this point. I'll go back in a month or two and see how it's working. Hopefully it's doing the trick. I feel better on it than off.

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Kerri2 in reply to

Good luck, if they do suggest Hu it's not that bad.

in reply toKerri2

Thank you! What exactly is HU? I see it posted a lot, but don't know what it is.

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Kerri2 in reply to

Hydroxyurea, one brand name here in the states is Hydrea.

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JediReject in reply toKerri2

Few years back in UK changed drug name to Hydroxycarbamide. You're right Kerrial most folk tolerate it quite well. I was taking it for 10 yrs and some been taking it 20+. , , Chris

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mhos61

Welcome Jason to this informative and friendly forum.

Mary

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JediReject

Glad you found our Forum as everybody is so supportive and helpful. The folks on here have helped me through some challenging times with their unwavering support. . Cheers Chris

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tracey1003

Welcome to the group. It is a wonderful feeling to know your not alone the information on this site is amazing. I am also new diagnosed in jan and feel so much better knowing that you can interact with peoplethat have the same diseases as you

Welcome Tracey from australia

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Jackie49

Hi Jason welcome to the club.

Jackie

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