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I have had ET for over 4 years, been on Hydroxycarbamide with no adverse effects.The last couple of months I have been getting increasingly lightheaded and dizzy, often feeling like I'm going to pass out. More recently started getting pins and needles in fingers. Is this a common side effect of ET or could there be something else going on?

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Cja1956

I’m post Et Mf and I also feel light/headed and dizzy. It’s usually worse when my hemoglobin drops and my anemia gets worse. I would definitely mention this to your doctor. My dizziness got worse when I was transitioning to MF.

Best of luck to you.

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hunter5582

The tricky thing is that dizziness and pins and needles in fingers can be either the ET, a hydroxycarbamide adverse effect, or something unrelated. Sometimes timing is the only clue. This definitely something to discuss with your MPN care team.

All the best.

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GK40

I hated HU...the worst side effects of all meds....I'd suggest keeping going for a bit longer and if no worse speak to consultant and ask for a change

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nodmeister

I got 'vertigo' when my Hydroxy was increased. Awful and frightening. Needless to say I wouldn't do the increased dose after that as this was my third side effect.Firstly a skin problem and very painful. Second delibating breathing issues, this too went away when stopping the increase.

I carry around anti dizzy drugs as I occasionally feel dizzy.

Good luck.

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BeckyDing in reply tonodmeister

Hi

What anti dizziness drugs do you use please? Thank you

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nodmeister in reply toBeckyDing

Betahistine Dihydrochloride 8mg

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BeckyDing in reply tonodmeister

Thank you!

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nodmeister in reply toBeckyDing

You're welcome, let's hope they help.

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BeckyDing in reply tonodmeister

does it help?

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nodmeister in reply toBeckyDing

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