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...
Does anyone know if Aspirin helps with symptoms other than blood clotting? I'm sitting here with headaches and joint pain and I usually take ibuprofen but I'd like to take aspirin if it will help the underlying pv.
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I was prescribed a single childs asperin daily. It seems to help reduce the chance of clotting.
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I have PCv and take aspirin regimen. I don't recommend taking Ibuprophen as it is bad on your kidneys. I take aspirin everyday and was told that too much can effect your sight. I take aspirin for Polycythemia and Erthromalalgia.
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