
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) Support Group
Polycythemia is a condition in which there is a net increase in the total circulating erythrocyte (red blood cell) mass of the body. Primary polycythemia occurs when excess erythrocytes are produced as a result of a proliferative abnormality of the bone marrow. Secondary polycythemia is caused by increases of erythropoietin that result in an increased production of...
As for how I cope...or how I did...to be really honest, I don't know. I guess I just keep reminding myself that if I go crazy from it...I'm letting this stupid disease win.
Then I was diagnosed when I was 18. It was hard to admit that something was wrong me. I am sorry that you have to go through this, but they have come a long way with treatments. You should talk to your doctor about ALL of your treatment options. If you do not want to get pregnant Birth control pills do help a bit. That way you would at least have some regular periods. But, like I said Talk to your doctor, there are medications that you can take.