Have you heard of this?

[kp27kathleen]

I have read in several places that Folic acid is important if taking hydroxy. Today I was on the website " National Onion Association" and read some very helpful info on onions being anti platelet. It am Jak2 and ET on hydroxy and aspirin so I find the info interesting. Sounds crazy but!!! I am in Arizona.

[bruddery]

Very interesting article. I had always heard that onions (and garlic) were natural blood thinners, delighted to read that they have platelet and bone benefits too! Thanks for sharing the article. Bruddery

[Ednama]

When my husband was first diagnosed with MF/MDS and was on watch and wait he was prescribed folic acid and vit B6 and for quite a while brought his bloods up to near normal.

[lizzziep]

Sounds interesting! Plus I love onions!

Lizzie

[mhos61]

Thanks for this information.

Mary x

[catwoman2015]

Hi kp27 my Gp did routine blood test as I been feeling under par for some time platelets been creeping up and I’m low on salt (again) also my folate ferrinin and vit B12 and my blood cells are large so will repeat blood test for these Tomorrow have a painful cyst come up also so I guess I’m general lacking something could be the HU I guess I’m only on 500 mg daily so guess there’s some connection here eh I wish you all the best regards Holly

[Mazcd Partner MPNVoice]

Hi Kathleen, I asked the medical team about flolic acid being important if taking hydroxycarbamide, and they have said that as far as they know, it isn't. So with any supplements or vitamins, use only if you have checked with your haematologist first. Maz

[kp27kathleen in reply to Mazcd]

Thanks for clearing that up