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Hi I have had a positive diagnosis of et since September.

I have a weight check since August. It would appear that I have had a decrease of 8lbs.

Should I mention this to my Consultant at my next appointment in February.

My medication is two tabs daily of hydro.

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mhos61

Hi Roger41,

When I have my four monthly appointment at the haematologist the nurse always weighs me. If this is something that is not done at your clinic I would definitely mention the weight loss to your Consultant.

Mary x

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lizzziep

They always weigh patients at my clinic. Unfortunately my weight is heading in the other direction 😟. If they don't weigh you please mention it to your doctor.

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jane13

as others have said, do mention this. is it linked to falling apetite and maybe an enlarging spleen? worth checking

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MazcdPartnerMPNVoice

Hi Roger, as per the answers below, you should be weighed each time you visit your consultant, if they don't weigh you then ask them to. Best wishes, Maz

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Roger41 in reply toMazcd

I get weighed each visit.

My gym has better scales.

I was concerned that as I am on gyro is this common to loose this much.?????

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Roger41

Thanks for the update.

My next cons appointment is in February.

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