Monocytes and PVC

[lucieboo]

Monocytes have increased through this year from zero to now 1817/mm3: I have PVC, on Hydrea 2x daily, no idea why this has happened, nor has doc. Anyone have any info on this? My RBCs are well controlled but leucocytes fairly high. I have no infection. Am I moving on to Leukaemia? See haemo in February, but could ask for earlier if necessary. Much itching!

[hunter5582]

We chatted on the other thread - but saw the reference to leukemic progression. Short version is I doubt it. Long answer is - go see a MPN Specialist for a better answer about what is going on. Do whatever it takes to get the care you need/deserve. The itch symptom can be dealt with if you get the care you need. Personally, I HATE chronic itching. Glad I found something that works for me.

All the best

[lucieboo in reply to hunter5582]

Nobody understands the itching unless they have experienced it. I am so glad you have yours under control. Good you think it is not progress to leukaemia. I will take the necessary steps. Thanks a lot for your help and very best wishes.

[Mazcd Partner MPNVoice in reply to lucieboo]

Hi Lucieboo, no one on this forum can answer your question: am I moving to leukaemia.

This is a medical question that only your haematologist can answer for you. Hunter's reply is only his opinion, and I agree with his advice that you must get advice from your haematologist and I see that on a another post you have asked about haematologists in France and that you are not due to see your current haematologist until Feb next year. I think it would benefit you to see your haematologist before then as you are clearly very worried about your current situation.

Best wishes, Maz

[lucieboo in reply to Mazcd]

Thank you. I will try to get an earlier appt. Very grateful for your advice.

[Inca]

Hi Lucieboo,

My leukocytes were very high some time ago,I was hospitalised for a few days lots of pris de sang! Short story was changed to Rux from Hydrea,all a lot better now but has taken quite some time, hematocrite remains 49 - 50,but I feel lots better on Rux,no itching,more energy,still have to rest in the afternoon a couple of hours,hope you can get sorted soon.I am very lucky to have an M P N knowledgeable G P & Consultant.Very Best to you

Sally.

[lucieboo in reply to Inca]

Hello Inca

Hope you are doing OK. It does seem to be agreed that I would be better on Ruxo. I'll have to see the haemo. and get dome advice.

All the very best.