PV and elevated body temperature of 37.5

[cvita71]

My dear MPN friends,

Every day in the evening, I have a slightly elevated body temperature of 37.5 (I have a normal temperature during the day). It is now the third week and I am very worried. I have PV and have been on Pegasys 135 mcg for 5 months. Could this be a side effect of the Pegasys, or would it mean my PV is getting worse.

I'm very worried while I wait for my hemtologist to get back to me, it's the holidays now so he's not there.

[Mazcd Partner MPNVoice]

hello cvita38, so sorry that you are experiencing this, as you haematologist is away on holiday, it might be advisable to contact your GP/doctor about this for advice. Best wishes, Maz

[cvita71 in reply to Mazcd]

Thanks, Mazcd, I'll try with my GP. It is not that I can't stand it, It is just worrying because it last, and always in the eavning.

[Otterfield in reply to cvita71]

Or perhaps your haematology nurse. I always find them really knowledgeable and they can consult the on call haematologist if necessary.

[Scaredy_cat]

The body temperature changes for most people because of the circadian rhythm although yours seems to be at different times. Checkout the article on Wikipedia

[cvita71 in reply to Scaredy_cat]

Thanks a lot, I'll check. Now it sems to me that it is because of PEG, since the week is at the end and this temperature is getting easier. I'll check everyrhing with hem, maybe I need a lower dose.

[hunter5582]

Rigors is on the list of Pegasys adverse effects. Perhaps you are experiencing some degree of this. However, it could be something unrelated. Definitely something to follow up with your care team about as soon as possible.

[cvita71 in reply to hunter5582]

Thanks Hunter. I'll check this.