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What Is The Treatment For Essential Thrombocythemia?

I have been diagnosed with Essential Thrombocythemia and am taking Hydra to control the platelets. haven t had a period in nearly 10 years due to the medication. These hot flashes started the week I began the medication and are still going strong. Can I expect this forever?
Mon, 29 Sep 2014
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Hi, dear.
I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern.
You have essential thrombocythemia. Treatment is chemotherapy. You can take hydroxyurea like drugs. Permanent treatment is bone marrow transplantation. Your side effects are very common with any chemotherapy. And you have to tolerate the side effects.
Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer.
Thanks for using health care magic.
Wish you a very good health.
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What Is The Treatment For Essential Thrombocythemia?

Hi, dear. I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. You have essential thrombocythemia. Treatment is chemotherapy. You can take hydroxyurea like drugs. Permanent treatment is bone marrow transplantation. Your side effects are very common with any chemotherapy. And you have to tolerate the side effects. Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using health care magic. Wish you a very good health.