Polycythemia 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. There are several types of polycythemia. Primary polycythemia, often called polycythemia vera (PCV), polycythemia rubra vera (PRV), erythremia, or just PV, occurs when excess erythrocytes are produced as a result of a proliferative...
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The hemo dr that I am seeing said he takes people off the drug because the sores won't heal. What happens then?? Do... READ MORE
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Hi! I am new to this, diagnosed 3 months ago. I find that I am lethargic and physically down, emotionally somewhat... READ MORE
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My hematologist increased my Hydrea dosage from 500mg twice daily to 1000 twice daily. I've been feeling run down and... READ MORE
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Greetings, I am very new to this group, in fact joined today. I have had PV for 25 years, and in the USA, I had many... READ MORE
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Hi allI was first diagnosed with Polycythemia a month a go. I haven't been feeling great, health wise for many years: I... READ MORE
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Hi all! New to the group..I'm in the early stages..hematologist thinks I have secondary polycythemia...awaiting sleep... READ MORE
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I've been diagnosed with polycythemia for 20 plus years . Recently however I've gotten serious about treating it. My... READ MORE
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Hi all,New here.Was diagnosed with Polyisthemia secondary by my hematologist. He did performed blood seemer and... READ MORE
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hi all i am new to this group i was told yesterday by my haematologist that i have the condition polycytemia but what i... READ MORE
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I am a 57 year old male and was just recently diagnosed with polycythemia and was just wondering about my side... READ MORE
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I'm looking to get some help or info about this. My 3 year old was just diagnosed with this 2 weeks ago and I live in a... READ MORE
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My Hematologist has diagnosed me with polycythemia but the genetic test and bone marrow biopsy has shown nothing... READ MORE
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Hello, I have had mild elevated RBC for the past couple of years (hempblobin and crit normal just RBC). I was always... READ MORE
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After my wife was diagnosed with PV she took part in a clinical trail and discovered that the she had 3 additional... READ MORE
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Hi, I'm a 40 year old female with Lupus and aps. Recently my rheumatologist has been talking to be about polycythemia.... READ MORE
