I was diagnosed with ET in 2003, took Hydrea for 3 months and was able to go without any medication since then other then a baby aspirin a day. I took a blood test 4 days ago and all seems fine and doc ordered another blood work in 6 months. However, I went to ER today for high bp and they took another cbc and this time , my hemoglobin, hemotocrit, RBC snd platelets shot up. I was prescribed a week of Hydrea but am reluctant to take it. My hematologist is on vacation till next week. Meanwhile I am in a dilemma, do I just take an aspirin a day and not take Hydrea till I get another blood work next week or take the Hydrea? I really need to hear from my regular hematologist. Needless to say, I am worried and all the crying doesnt help with the headaches. I wonder if my elevated blood pressure is due to the increased hemoglobin and RBC..
Any advice from the anyone would be greatly appreciated. Thanks and hope everyone is well