Careful management of your blood cell levels reduces pregnancy risks. Women who have been diagnosed with myeloproliferative neoplasms (MPNs) need careful management during pregnancy to ensure that both mother and baby remain safe and healthy. Early in pregnancy During the first trimester of pregnancy, the mother’s blood volume increases as her body gets ready to…
If you have suffered a miscarriage, you may feel grief, frustration and anger. Miscarriage is a very common experience among all women, but the fact that it is common doesn’t lessen the loss and grief that women and their partners can feel. Causes There are many causes of miscarriage, which can include maternal age above…
If you have been diagnosed with a myeloproliferative neoplasm (MPN) and want to start a family it’s important to plan ahead with your haematologist. If possible, it is best to plan with your haematologist and GP or obstetrician BEFORE becoming pregnant. If you have been taking aspirin only Even if you are not taking medications…
You (or your family member) has a myeloproliferative neoplasms (MPN) so you will be wondering if it’s too late to stay well? We assure you the answer is absolutely not, and it’s more important than ever to look after your health. In this video John, who has polycythaemia vera (PV), talks about his diagnosis and…
‘Knowledge is power’ and in the case of patients with myeloproliferative neoplasms (MPNs) a sensible step to take in order to maintain optimal health. We strongly advise you and anyone caring for you to play it safe by learning the signs of a deep vein thrombosis (DVT), stroke and heart attack. Deep vein thrombosis A…
Your myeloproliferative neoplasm (MPN) is just one part of your whole health picture. As an MPN patient, it’s important to focus on more than just your MPN, and here’s why: MPNs make your blood “sticky,” affecting blood flow. This can put you at a higher risk of thrombotic events such as deep vein thrombosis (DVT),…
Everyone is aware of the saying ‘you are what you eat’ and for patients with myeloproliferative neoplasms (MPNs) it is vitally important to pay attention to pursuing as healthy a diet as possible as good nutrition can help to prevent clots. Dr Maria L. Collazo-Clavell of the Mayo Clinic MD (Medical Doctor) contributed these nutrition…
Patients with myeloproliferative neoplasms (MPNs) may feel that exercise and staying active is the last thing that they want to do, especially with the extreme fatigue reported by up to 80% of MPN patients. However medical carers in this field have observed that staying active keeps you mobile, improves circulation and reduces fatigue.Here are some…
These relaxation podcasts have been produced for people with MPNs, by Paul, who is a psychologist and hypnotherapist and also a MPN patient, diagnosed with Myelofibrosis (MF). He has spent 10 years helping his clients to remove and deal with all sorts of life altering events and has produced these podcasts for MPN patients to…
Reflexology and massage therapy are two complementary therapies that have been used by some patients with a myeloproliferative neoplasm (MPN) to alleviate some of the side effects that may accompany living with a chronic illness; pain, fatigue, low mood, stress, circulatory problems etc. Massage therapy Used for centuries, this is a system of treatment that…