I have polycythemia vera. I think I am on the wrong treatment as my dosage of Hydrea is very low ie 500mg once a day twice a week, when the normal dose seems to be 1000mg daily. My hct is over 47 but the consultant is not interested - thinks I am dehydrated and she is unapproachable. What can I do? Can I get a second opinion? Should I go private? I have been put on a 3/12 nurse clinicwith blood results by phone as I am deemed stable. I am over 80 and fear a blood clot as I also have a pacemaker. What can I do?