It sounds like the Hydrea (hydroxyurea) has been helping bring your white blood cell count back to normal, which is great news! Back and leg pain are worth paying attention to, especially when managing an MPN.
Pain in the back and legs can be related to a few things with MPNs:
- Bone marrow activity — overproduction of blood Show Full Answer
It sounds like the Hydrea (hydroxyurea) has been helping bring your white blood cell count back to normal, which is great news! Back and leg pain are worth paying attention to, especially when managing an MPN.
Pain in the back and legs can be related to a few things with MPNs:
- Bone marrow activity — overproduction of blood cells can cause crowding in the bone marrow, leading to bone and back pain
- Treatment side effects — hydroxyurea can sometimes cause discomfort as a side effect
- Anemia — if red blood cell levels drop, weakness and pain in the limbs can follow One myMPNteam member shared that hydroxyurea affected their bloodwork and caused anemia, which led to further complications.
It's really important to let your doctor know about the back and leg pain as soon as possible. Never stop taking hydroxyurea without speaking to your doctor first, but they may want to adjust your treatment or investigate the pain further.
Regular check-ins and blood work every 3 to 4 months — or sooner if symptoms worsen — are key to staying on top of things.
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