Newly diagnosed and new to the site

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!

[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.

[Mazcd Partner MPNVoice]

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

[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

[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

[Nickthedevil]

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

[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

[swess]

Hi Jason, welcome to the forum.

[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.

[mickey64]

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

[Hidden in reply to mickey64]

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

[Superwoman]

Welcome, welcome, welcome

[nivana]

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

[linds]

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

[Kerri2]

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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.

[Hidden in reply to Kerri2]

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.

[Kerri2 in reply to Hidden]

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

[Hidden in reply to Kerri2]

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

[Kerri2 in reply to Hidden]

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

[JediReject in reply to Kerri2]

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

[mhos61]

Welcome Jason to this informative and friendly forum.

Mary

[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

[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

[Jackie49]

Hi Jason welcome to the club.

Jackie