I had two Pfizer vaccine shots in the spring of 2021, a booster in Nov. of 2021 - and then actually had a very mild case of Covid this past summer (2022). I get a flu shot every fall and I’m in general good health so am not sure I need another Covid booster at this point. So I’m curious what others are doing.

🌟Anyone familiar with this
Says it’s a revolutionary specialized treatment for chronic infections, cancer, blood disorders, vitality, longevity, etc.

Apparently, many ppl do this worldwide for multiple reasons.
Reports say no known reported side effects and safe for all ages.

🌟I’m quoted it’s about $8,000 total, told the stem cells last for your life and they’re from umbilical cord blood with NO DNA from healthy babies and mothers
Said they’re tested to be safe and thankfully non- Covid… read more

Has anyone who is on Hydrea been advised to get a third full dose as opposed to booster of the covid vaccine? My hemotologist advised a third dose since I take Hydrea,but my pharmacist said the CDC is not considering Hydrea an immunosuppressive drug and thus a booster is all I need

My husband has Jak2 ET. He’s currently sick w/COVID for 2nd time in a month. Took Paxlovid and symptoms got better. Now sick and positive again. Is ET considered an immunocompromised disorder? Seems regular docs don’t know a lot about ET.

Went to oncologist appt today. Platelets have lowered to 751. Dr. prescribed hydroxyurea 3 times weekly. Concerned with my LDH level that has risen to 449. Has anyone else LDH level been a concern or even discussed?

I'm on pegasys 135 since December and after an initial drop, my counts are back to their initial levels
Despite my mpn consultant, which is abroad, told my hemae to just wait at leat 6 months to see how it goes, my docs here (I live in a different country) are rushing to conclude the treatment is not effective, and don't want to wait as told them
They are thinking to escalate to 180 for the next two months, and if nothing happens, drop it and then they said that based on current research… read more

My Hema said I could do it in their office. I’ve heard it can cause iron deficiency, anemia, loss of nutrients.

But it’s gotta be less toxic than an Rx, right? Seems all options have pros and cons? Some better and worse than others.
Thought this could be a good place to start for if and when I’m told baby aspirin isn’t enough.

New to all this mess and just started baby aspirin Jan. 31 but don’t even want to be on that.
🤷🏻‍♀️

I have PV and am on Hydrea. My hematologist has recommended a third full dose of Moderna since Hydreain his words is an immunosuppressant. An MPN specialist however just told me all that is needed is a booster of Moderna. Have any of you gotten this differing of opinions?

Is there any info about IF and 2/3 days fasting (only tea). NL doesn’t have any info about this. I have to start with med, but want to maybe postpone this.. try to create the best bloodwork possible..Is this possible via fasting! I know about the Mediterranean dieet. Pleas can you make me happy with an advise? Thanks