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Do you have heal pain?

A myMPNteam Member asked a question 💭
Saint Louis, MO

I am 49, and was diagnosed 2 years ago and have over a million platelets but recently I have had awful heal pain. I thought it was plantar fascitis, which it could be but I just read it could be Plantar vein thrombosis . I texted my hem otologist but just curious

March 26
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A myMPNteam Member

Had terrible plantar fasciitis in fall but was also training for a half marathon. PT helped.

March 31
A myMPNteam Member

My excruciating heel pain magically stopped when I started taking low dose aspirin. It can't be coincidence.

March 29
myMPNteam

Are you experiencing heel pain with high platelet counts?

It's good that you've already contacted your hematologist about this heel pain. With platelet counts over a million, there are some important things to consider.

Very high platelet counts (over 1 million to 1.5 million) can actually increase the risk of bleeding Show Full Answer

Are you experiencing heel pain with high platelet counts?

It's good that you've already contacted your hematologist about this heel pain. With platelet counts over a million, there are some important things to consider.

Very high platelet counts (over 1 million to 1.5 million) can actually increase the risk of bleeding problems rather than clotting. However, blood clots can still occur with MPNs, and certain risk factors matter more than platelet count alone.

Risk factors that increase clotting risk include:
* Age (being older)
* Previous blood clots
* Having a JAK2 mutation

High platelet counts can cause blood vessel-related symptoms like:
* Numbness and tingling in fingers and toes
* Burning pain in the hands
* Headaches and fullness in the head

Your hematologist will be able to evaluate whether your heel pain is related to your MPN or another cause like plantar fasciitis. They may want to examine you and possibly do imaging to determine what's causing your symptoms.

In the meantime, if you notice any signs of bleeding (unusual bruising, nosebleeds, or blood in urine/stool) or other concerning symptoms, contact your doctor right away.

March 26

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