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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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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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1 year ago
Update on Pegylated interferon and parastheasia
Hi I wondered if anyone out there who is experiencing the finger and feet numbness using Pegylated interferon treatment ,has a noticeable reduction with these symptoms after reducing /stopping the treatment? I have been taking Peg( 45 mcg fortnightly) since October ‘21 H/C now .41 WBC creeping down
Hi I wondered if anyone out there who is experiencing the finger and feet numbness using Pegylated interferon treatment ,has a noticeable reduction with these symptoms after reducing /stopping the treatment? I have been taking Peg( 45 mcg fortnightly) since October ‘21 H/C now .41 WBC creeping down
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1 year ago
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Anyone on interferon who has retinoschisis?
Hello I have ET and am getting more and more interested in changing from hydroxycarbemide to interferon Pegasus. I did note that a rare side effect is to cause problems with the retina. Does anyone have retinoschisis or cysts on the retina which so far have not caused any problem and are allowed to take
Hello I have ET and am getting more and more interested in changing from hydroxycarbemide to interferon Pegasus. I did note that a rare side effect is to cause problems with the retina. Does anyone have retinoschisis or cysts on the retina which so far have not caused any problem and are allowed to take
Na56
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1 year ago
Very scared for life. Need assistance
Hi. I'm 23 year old male. I've been known to have polycythemia since 2018, records showing high hb since 2016 itself.I made several trips to the hematologist. Initially I've been suggested just jak2v617f and exon 12 mutations and epo level that came 10.5 m/iu I changed the doctor because he wouldn't
Hi. I'm 23 year old male. I've been known to have polycythemia since 2018, records showing high hb since 2016 itself.I made several trips to the hematologist. Initially I've been suggested just jak2v617f and exon 12 mutations and epo level that came 10.5 m/iu I changed the doctor because he wouldn't
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1 year ago
Just saw MPN Specialist | ET+CALR
Last week I saw an MPN Specialist at Stanford in Palo Alto, CA (Dr. Gotlib) and it was nothing short of AMAZING! I waited months for this appointment so by the time it came around I had a binder full of questions. My Husband and I spoke with him, his Fellow and Nurse for almost two hours about my disease
Last week I saw an MPN Specialist at Stanford in Palo Alto, CA (Dr. Gotlib) and it was nothing short of AMAZING! I waited months for this appointment so by the time it came around I had a binder full of questions. My Husband and I spoke with him, his Fellow and Nurse for almost two hours about my disease
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1 year ago
Why is the hct threshold for females 42/43 in USA but 45 in UK. I'm in UK and it troubles me......
I live in UK, have PV, and on interferon which is working well. My doc has always been happy with my count being 45 or under. Why in USA is the hit lower?
I live in UK, have PV, and on interferon which is working well. My doc has always been happy with my count being 45 or under. Why in USA is the hit lower?
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1 year ago
Mis-diagnosed infection
Not sure where to begin, but three weeks ago, after my Avonex injection (12 hrs. later) I noticed two leisons on my skin right about where my injections have been. One leison was draining & both areas were pink & painful. I couldn't figure out what it was. Asked my husband to take me to the ER because
Not sure where to begin, but three weeks ago, after my Avonex injection (12 hrs. later) I noticed two leisons on my skin right about where my injections have been. One leison was draining & both areas were pink & painful. I couldn't figure out what it was. Asked my husband to take me to the ER because
Workerbea
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1 year ago
diagnosed with Polycythemia Vera
Hi everyone It was confirmed yesterday that I have been diagnosed with Polycythemia Vera . They said 20% of my bone marrow has been affected. They are hopeful with interferon injections it can be managed . They said i would of had this for 5 years maybe 8 because my blood results have not been right
Hi everyone It was confirmed yesterday that I have been diagnosed with Polycythemia Vera . They said 20% of my bone marrow has been affected. They are hopeful with interferon injections it can be managed . They said i would of had this for 5 years maybe 8 because my blood results have not been right
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1 year ago
Update appointment
Hi all, Been on 90mg pegasys interferon alpha 4 weeks now ,no side effects apart from a little cold tired after I've inject myself,after few days a do feel good in myself,my tinglings are still here in my feet not such much in my hands comes and goes,still get slightly headaches which I take paracetamols
Hi all, Been on 90mg pegasys interferon alpha 4 weeks now ,no side effects apart from a little cold tired after I've inject myself,after few days a do feel good in myself,my tinglings are still here in my feet not such much in my hands comes and goes,still get slightly headaches which I take paracetamols
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1 year ago
New question Can interferon injections cause High BP ?
Can interferon injections cause high BP ? Does anybody have high BP and can still use interferon ?
Can interferon injections cause high BP ? Does anybody have high BP and can still use interferon ?
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1 year ago
No meds except warfrin
Hi is there anyone with PV been on hydroxy then pegusus interferon but due to negative side effects of both of these are currently taking warfrin only.Adiewon
Hi is there anyone with PV been on hydroxy then pegusus interferon but due to negative side effects of both of these are currently taking warfrin only.Adiewon
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1 year ago
Peg Interferon 2b abd Hydroxy
Is anybody taking both together or can this happen when going to interferon from hydroxy ?
Is anybody taking both together or can this happen when going to interferon from hydroxy ?
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1 year ago
Questions regarding pegylated interferon
Sorry if this has already been asked, I have done a search on here, but there are so many posts to wade through; it became a little boggling! I've just had a haematology appointment today and discussed several things, including my increase of very itchy skin (particularly on my back when showering).
Sorry if this has already been asked, I have done a search on here, but there are so many posts to wade through; it became a little boggling! I've just had a haematology appointment today and discussed several things, including my increase of very itchy skin (particularly on my back when showering).
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1 year ago
Hydroxy v Interferon
Hello again, I wrote a post with same title 7 months ago and had a great and really helpful response and I want to thank you all. I had read and reread all your replies many times and have found them all incredibly supportive. I have had a pack of Pegasys in my fridge since November and TODAY is the
Hello again, I wrote a post with same title 7 months ago and had a great and really helpful response and I want to thank you all. I had read and reread all your replies many times and have found them all incredibly supportive. I have had a pack of Pegasys in my fridge since November and TODAY is the
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1 year ago
Interferon and CMR according to ChatGPT
”Interferon is a type of protein that is produced by the body's immune system in response to viral infections. It has been used as a treatment for certain types of cancer, including leukemia and lymphoma. While interferon therapy can help reduce the size of tumors and the number of cancer cells in the
”Interferon is a type of protein that is produced by the body's immune system in response to viral infections. It has been used as a treatment for certain types of cancer, including leukemia and lymphoma. While interferon therapy can help reduce the size of tumors and the number of cancer cells in the
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1 year ago
Update 7.3 Good news this time
My HCT had been creeping up over time as my iron levels improved. 12/19 HCT=47.9% and HGB=15.5. Since it was now consistently above target for PV, time to do something. Unfortunately, the liver enzymes were close to 3x/upper limit of normal ALT=157, AST=94.0, ALP=211. We were all in agreement that
My HCT had been creeping up over time as my iron levels improved. 12/19 HCT=47.9% and HGB=15.5. Since it was now consistently above target for PV, time to do something. Unfortunately, the liver enzymes were close to 3x/upper limit of normal ALT=157, AST=94.0, ALP=211. We were all in agreement that
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1 year ago
Ruxolitinib/Pegylated Interferon Alpha 2a Reduces Spleen Length in Myelofibrosis
« Such deep molecular responses, to our knowledge, have never been seen in patients with myelofibrosis before,” Kiladjian noted » »A previously developed mathematical model for predicting long-term responses in patients with PV and ET was found to be applicable to this study and predicted a long-term
« Such deep molecular responses, to our knowledge, have never been seen in patients with myelofibrosis before,” Kiladjian noted » »A previously developed mathematical model for predicting long-term responses in patients with PV and ET was found to be applicable to this study and predicted a long-term
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1 year ago
feeling quite fed up, is it possible that interferon doesn’t work for me?
hello everyone, I hope your all keeping well. Just after a bit of advice as I’m feeling quite frustrated. apologies for the long post…… I have ET, been on HU since I was 25 years (apart from 4 years when I had my children and was taking daily interferon injections) I’m now 42. I decided that I wanted
hello everyone, I hope your all keeping well. Just after a bit of advice as I’m feeling quite frustrated. apologies for the long post…… I have ET, been on HU since I was 25 years (apart from 4 years when I had my children and was taking daily interferon injections) I’m now 42. I decided that I wanted
Nickyanne
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1 year ago
New treatment
Hi ,started My new treatment yesterday 90mg pegasys interferon alpha injection in my stomach still take 1 aspirin aday,my platelets count just below 900 at moment says will take a,few weeks for it to work got few symptoms nothing major so far,going see me once a week for now to take bloods and see Dr
Hi ,started My new treatment yesterday 90mg pegasys interferon alpha injection in my stomach still take 1 aspirin aday,my platelets count just below 900 at moment says will take a,few weeks for it to work got few symptoms nothing major so far,going see me once a week for now to take bloods and see Dr
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1 year ago
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