MPN

Hello. I wonder does anyone experience diarrhoea and/or feeling unwell whist taking hydroxycarbomide for myloproliferative disorder (MPN)?  I've felt very unwell with diarrhoea, feeling washed out and nauseous on a number of occasions over recent months. It seems to happen when I'm tired or stressed but not sure if this is related to my condition itself or my treatment. I take hydroxycarbomide every day for thrombocytopenia and polycythaemia vera. Many thanks. Linda

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  • Hello Linda

    I'm sorry to hear that you've been dealing with some problems that you think may be related to your medication. It's certainly worth talking to your Dr or specialist nurse about the issue. You might also find it useful to keep a diary so that you can try and pinpoint what may be contributing to things. 

    I do hope that it improves soon. 

    Best wishes, 
    Jenn
    Cancer Chat moderator

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  • Hello Linda

    I'm sorry to hear that you've been dealing with some problems that you think may be related to your medication. It's certainly worth talking to your Dr or specialist nurse about the issue. You might also find it useful to keep a diary so that you can try and pinpoint what may be contributing to things. 

    I do hope that it improves soon. 

    Best wishes, 
    Jenn
    Cancer Chat moderator

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