What to do if your husband has polycythemia vera?

What to do if your husband has polycythemia vera?

HI all – my husband has PV, is 58 years old, and was diagnosed 7 years ago. One thing he has figured out on his own to help keep his blood counts down, is to watch his iron intake. He has drastically changed his diet; very little red meat (once every 3-6 months), little to no beans (chili, kidney, etc.) and low iron bread.

When did I find out I had polycythemia?

I found out that I had polycythemia more than 10 years ago. I am nearly 50 now, but my blood count is erratic. It can be fine for a few months and then escalate rapidly. It varies weekly and quarterly. I used to smoke, but apparently this is unlikely to be the cause. I do get really tired at times, but I just have to live with it.

When was polycythemia vera diagnosed in ozzie1533?

Hello ozzie1533, I have a love one who is diagnosed last Sept 2013 of having polycythemia vera. We are not sure how long he had it but he felt the symptoms as early as 2012.

How long can a person with polycythemia vera live?

With regular hematologist check – ups and treatment, people diagnosed with Polycythemia Vera haven been able to live for about 30 to 40 years, even longer. [13] Polycythemia Vera is a rare type of blood cancer which has no cure.

HI all – my husband has PV, is 58 years old, and was diagnosed 7 years ago. One thing he has figured out on his own to help keep his blood counts down, is to watch his iron intake. He has drastically changed his diet; very little red meat (once every 3-6 months), little to no beans (chili, kidney, etc.) and low iron bread.

I found out that I had polycythemia more than 10 years ago. I am nearly 50 now, but my blood count is erratic. It can be fine for a few months and then escalate rapidly. It varies weekly and quarterly. I used to smoke, but apparently this is unlikely to be the cause. I do get really tired at times, but I just have to live with it.

Hello ozzie1533, I have a love one who is diagnosed last Sept 2013 of having polycythemia vera. We are not sure how long he had it but he felt the symptoms as early as 2012.

How old do you have to be to get polycythemia vera?

Polycythemia vera can occur at any age, but it’s more common in adults between 50 and 75. Men are more likely to get polycythemia vera, but women tend to get the disease at younger ages. Possible complications of polycythemia vera include: Blood clots.