polycythemia weight gain

I am so fed up, I feel so fat and ugly with my weight gain. I am on a low dose of hydrea but am hungry all the time. Is this usual please?

  • Hello beagly

    I'm sorry to hear that you're struggling with managing your weight at the moment. It sounds likes it's impacting your self esteem quite significantly. 

    Hunger and weight gain aren't listed as side effects of Hydrea so it may be worth chatting with your GP or specialist cancer nurse if you have one for some advice and support. 

    If you would like to chat with one of our nurses they are back in the office after the bank holiday weekend on 0808 800 4040 9am to 5pm. 

    I do hope you can get some support with this issue. 

    Best wishes 

    Jenn

    Cancer Chat moderator