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Update on appointments
Hi guys , got my letter threw post today with my results which was from 6th of March that would of been 4 weeks then off pegasys interferon, Hb - 127 WBC-5.1 Neutrophils-2.9 Platelets-475 Am due back on 17th of April to let them know in-between if I need too. I had an appointment with urologist
Hi guys , got my letter threw post today with my results which was from 6th of March that would of been 4 weeks then off pegasys interferon, Hb - 127 WBC-5.1 Neutrophils-2.9 Platelets-475 Am due back on 17th of April to let them know in-between if I need too. I had an appointment with urologist
Jody00
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MPN Voice
1 year ago
CALR ET and hydroxyurea
Had my quarterly hemo visit today, bloods overall were good but platelets are just under 1.2M. My new hematologist at MD here in Houston is starting me on hydroxyurea and I am a little nervous about it. He expressed that interferon is an option down the line but wanted to start here because he wants
Had my quarterly hemo visit today, bloods overall were good but platelets are just under 1.2M. My new hematologist at MD here in Houston is starting me on hydroxyurea and I am a little nervous about it. He expressed that interferon is an option down the line but wanted to start here because he wants
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1 year ago
Organ damage in SLE is linked to cognitive dysfunction
Levels of disease activity showed no association with cognitive performance by Joana Vindeirinho, PhD Organ damage is associated with a 1.49-times higher odds of having severe cognitive dysfunction in people with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), a new study reports. Organ damage was also associated
Levels of disease activity showed no association with cognitive performance by Joana Vindeirinho, PhD Organ damage is associated with a 1.49-times higher odds of having severe cognitive dysfunction in people with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), a new study reports. Organ damage was also associated
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1 year ago
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Switching from hydroxy carbamide to Peg interferon
Greetings All, I'd like your opinion about a considered change of meds from hydroxycarbamide to peg interferon that I take for my ET. I've been on hydroxy for 26 months now and gained weight (about 5 kg) despite being a habitual dieter. Perhaps at 70, one shouldn't be too concerned, but sadly I am.
Greetings All, I'd like your opinion about a considered change of meds from hydroxycarbamide to peg interferon that I take for my ET. I've been on hydroxy for 26 months now and gained weight (about 5 kg) despite being a habitual dieter. Perhaps at 70, one shouldn't be too concerned, but sadly I am.
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1 year ago
Enzyme tied to inflammatory immune cell activity in lupus
Fumarate hydratase helps to control macrophages that drive inflammation
Marisa Wexler, MS An enzyme called fumarate hydratase is involved in the control of the inflammatory activity of macrophages, a type of immune cell with a central role in driving inflammatory disorders like lupus, researchers
Fumarate hydratase helps to control macrophages that drive inflammation
Marisa Wexler, MS An enzyme called fumarate hydratase is involved in the control of the inflammatory activity of macrophages, a type of immune cell with a central role in driving inflammatory disorders like lupus, researchers
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1 year ago
12 Mar 2023 Side effects
G'day, my ms family. I hope all are well on this glorious Sunday afternoon. It is time to watch something infantile on television and whine about my mouth leaking and my face hurting. Welcome to the world of Trigeminal Neuralgia, at least it just hurts not stabs, it has been worse. Oh well
G'day, my ms family. I hope all are well on this glorious Sunday afternoon. It is time to watch something infantile on television and whine about my mouth leaking and my face hurting. Welcome to the world of Trigeminal Neuralgia, at least it just hurts not stabs, it has been worse. Oh well
RoyceNewton
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1 year ago
Aching throbbing hips and legs and feeling tired
Hi everyone Does anyone else who has polycythemia Vera experience throbbing in their hips and legs and feeling tired I've been having this for a while and having to take pain relief . Im hoping the interferon injection will start to kick in Thanks in advance
Hi everyone Does anyone else who has polycythemia Vera experience throbbing in their hips and legs and feeling tired I've been having this for a while and having to take pain relief . Im hoping the interferon injection will start to kick in Thanks in advance
Blonde25
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1 year ago
peg dosage raised-
Hi Hi platelets haven’t been dropping and now at 1800. Taking two aspirins and interferon peg for 2 months at 180 weekly dosage. Dr has now raised to 1 x 180 shot and mid week 135 shot. Has anyone else done this? Have you gad many sideaffects? . How long til numbers start dropping. My son is 19
Hi Hi platelets haven’t been dropping and now at 1800. Taking two aspirins and interferon peg for 2 months at 180 weekly dosage. Dr has now raised to 1 x 180 shot and mid week 135 shot. Has anyone else done this? Have you gad many sideaffects? . How long til numbers start dropping. My son is 19
Maccamum
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1 year ago
Dry scalp/skin - ET & Interferon
Hi all,I'm 27, female and was diagnosed with CALR ET 3 years ago. I've been having Pegasys interferon for 2 years. I've always had a tendency for dry skin... not particularly bad... and all my life this has been managed with moisterisers. Over the last year I've noticed a deterioration in my skin in
Hi all,I'm 27, female and was diagnosed with CALR ET 3 years ago. I've been having Pegasys interferon for 2 years. I've always had a tendency for dry skin... not particularly bad... and all my life this has been managed with moisterisers. Over the last year I've noticed a deterioration in my skin in
cgcheets
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1 year ago
Haematology Appointment Update
I’ve seen the haematologist in person this afternoon - first time in clinic for over 3 years. It was a new doctor, not seen him before. He said he wasn’t 100% sure about the ET diagnosis, first given over 13 years ago. As I haven’t got the JAK2 mutation, plus other counts ok. My bone marrow biopsy showed
I’ve seen the haematologist in person this afternoon - first time in clinic for over 3 years. It was a new doctor, not seen him before. He said he wasn’t 100% sure about the ET diagnosis, first given over 13 years ago. As I haven’t got the JAK2 mutation, plus other counts ok. My bone marrow biopsy showed
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MPN Voice
1 year ago
A Conversation with an MPN Specialist: Interferon: Why and How it Works in MPN Patients
I found this great Youtube video - https://youtu.be/rHnj1Q-T1FE. Fantastic information in the Q&A section as well. Well worth the watch. Answered many questions.
I found this great Youtube video - https://youtu.be/rHnj1Q-T1FE. Fantastic information in the Q&A section as well. Well worth the watch. Answered many questions.
RyanCB
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MPN Voice
1 year ago
Why isn’t interferon alpha working for me?
my platelet count is 1240. I have been injecting interferon alpha 90mg for 8 weeks , 2 blood tests 4 weeks apart showed a reduction of 3 and 17, total 20 in 2 months. My consultant is increasing my dose from this week to 180mg with blood test in 4 weeks time, why isn’t interferon working for me when
my platelet count is 1240. I have been injecting interferon alpha 90mg for 8 weeks , 2 blood tests 4 weeks apart showed a reduction of 3 and 17, total 20 in 2 months. My consultant is increasing my dose from this week to 180mg with blood test in 4 weeks time, why isn’t interferon working for me when
Maxamber
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1 year ago
Anaemia- CALR+ET
The Consultant Haematologist(NHS) has told me that recent blood tests indicate anaemia. Haemaglobin level 110x10gl. He doesn’t consider this is caused by interferon. He has ordered further haematinic assays. I eat a balanced diet so can’t understand why I’m anaemic- never have been. Would welcome
The Consultant Haematologist(NHS) has told me that recent blood tests indicate anaemia. Haemaglobin level 110x10gl. He doesn’t consider this is caused by interferon. He has ordered further haematinic assays. I eat a balanced diet so can’t understand why I’m anaemic- never have been. Would welcome
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1 year ago
IFN-1 levels before treatment may be biomarker of SLE activity: Study
High levels in lupus linked to fever, risk of future organ damage by Steve Bryson PhD | February 27, 2023 The activity of a class of immune signaling proteins known as type I interferons — called IFN-1 — was markedly high in the bloodstream of people with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) before
High levels in lupus linked to fever, risk of future organ damage by Steve Bryson PhD | February 27, 2023 The activity of a class of immune signaling proteins known as type I interferons — called IFN-1 — was markedly high in the bloodstream of people with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) before
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1 year ago
PV and Sore legs
At the moment lm on no meds except warfrin and indepamide. My consultant stopped Peg Interferon l must say it was a releif. Side effects are still a problem in particular restless legs. Soreness through the day and in particular at night so lm not getting to much sleep. My Gp prescribed nitrazepam and
At the moment lm on no meds except warfrin and indepamide. My consultant stopped Peg Interferon l must say it was a releif. Side effects are still a problem in particular restless legs. Soreness through the day and in particular at night so lm not getting to much sleep. My Gp prescribed nitrazepam and
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MPN Voice
1 year ago
Does High symptom burden mean aggresive cancer?
Dear fellow warriors.I have posted here before, I'm following up because i got some help to meet a possible mpn specialist thanks to admin here. You've all been incredibly kind, honest and resourceful to me. Thank you all very much I just have this small doubt to people who lived with this for decades
Dear fellow warriors.I have posted here before, I'm following up because i got some help to meet a possible mpn specialist thanks to admin here. You've all been incredibly kind, honest and resourceful to me. Thank you all very much I just have this small doubt to people who lived with this for decades
Xuzy
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MPN Voice
1 year ago
Hi, does anyone use inteferon and turmeric? Is it good or is it counterproductive? Thanks
Interferón anda tumeric
Interferón anda tumeric
Mercedeshm
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MPN Voice
1 year ago
ET JAK2 Positive
Hello I am new here. Recently Diagnosed with ET JAK2 after months persistent headaches which were treated for migraines , unexplained fatigue rendered me incapable of functioning. Among other symptoms. I am 36 years and a young mother . I have been on Aspirin and because my symptoms are not improving
Hello I am new here. Recently Diagnosed with ET JAK2 after months persistent headaches which were treated for migraines , unexplained fatigue rendered me incapable of functioning. Among other symptoms. I am 36 years and a young mother . I have been on Aspirin and because my symptoms are not improving
Afya23
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MPN Voice
1 year ago
Progression to MF
Hi All, I had a BMB in early January and the results show level 1 Post ET MF . The results of the genetic tests have apparently “failed “ but it is my understanding that they need these to correctly diagnose my MF? I have been on peg interferon for the past 4 weeks (45mg) running alongside my HU
Hi All, I had a BMB in early January and the results show level 1 Post ET MF . The results of the genetic tests have apparently “failed “ but it is my understanding that they need these to correctly diagnose my MF? I have been on peg interferon for the past 4 weeks (45mg) running alongside my HU
UKZA
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MPN Voice
1 year ago
increased Peg interferon
Hi all, So I have had my routine hospital appointment this morning. I am on Peg interferon. I started on it at 65ml in August last year, my platelets have not come down at all, therefore in January we agreed for me to increase to 90ml to see how I go. Again nothing changed at all so Doc has said to
Hi all, So I have had my routine hospital appointment this morning. I am on Peg interferon. I started on it at 65ml in August last year, my platelets have not come down at all, therefore in January we agreed for me to increase to 90ml to see how I go. Again nothing changed at all so Doc has said to
Grendall
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MPN Voice
1 year ago
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