MEJ
THROMBOCYTHAEMIA
YUKU FORUM
SURVEY
A survey of the Yuku Thrombocythemia Discussion Group - Please contact markejon, if you wish to participate
Survey Start Date 01-Apr-09
Date These Results Published 12-Aug-12
MembersParticipating 20
Still Active 20
% Validity 100.0%
CONTENTS - Scroll down to view
About You
Location
Condition/Symptoms/Medication
Blood Statistics
Other Illness/Family History
RESULTS TABLE
When reading results, please note that when 'Total Response' does not equal 100%, then that question was not answered by some participants.
ABOUT YOU Total Response
Gender Male Female   Ratio of Female to Male        
2 18   9.0:1        
10.0% 90.0%           100.0%
Age Range - Male 0-29 30-49 50-69 70+   Oldest Male Average Age  
0 1 0 1   85 67 % Male
0.0% 5.0% 0.0% 5.0%       10.0%
Age Range - Female 0-29 30-49 50-69 70+   Oldest Female Average Age  
1 4 11 2   81 57 % Female
5.0% 20.0% 55.0% 10.0%       90.0%
LOCATION
Where in the World? USA UK Europe Australasia Asia Other    
10 7 1 1 0 1    
50.0% 35.0% 5.0% 5.0% 0.0% 5.0%   100.0%
YOUR CONDITION
Condition P.T. E.T. Thrombocytosis Thrombocythaemia Other      
1 19 0 0 0      
5.0% 95.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0%     100.0%
Date diagnosed Before 1980 1980-1989 1990 - 1999 2000 - 2009 2010+   Longest Diagnosed  
0 0 2 12 6   15.7  
0.0% 0.0% 10.0% 60.0% 30.0%     100.0%
Number of years diagnosed <5 5 - 9 10 - 14 15 - 19 20 - 29 30 - 39 40+  
(from diagnosis to present date) 9 8 2 1 0 0 0  
45.0% 40.0% 10.0% 5.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 100.0%
Primary symptoms Headaches Blood Clots Irregular Heartbeat Poor Circulation Other/Multiple None    
6 0 0 1 7 6    
30.0% 0.0% 0.0% 5.0% 35.0% 30.0%   100.0%
Secondary symptoms Internal Organ Problems Fatigue Joint/Bone Pain Skin Problems Other/Multiple None    
0 7 1 0 0 12    
0.0% 35.0% 5.0% 0.0% 0.0% 60.0%   100.0%
Current medication Aspirin only Hydroxyurea Anagrelide/Agrylin Other/Multiple None      
8 8 1 1 2      
40.0% 40.0% 5.0% 5.0% 10.0%     100.0%
Side effects - Current medication Nausea/diarrhea Hypertension Rashes Heart Irregularities Fatigue/Pain Other/Multiple None  
(of those that take medication) 1 0 0 1 2 3 11  
5.6% 0.0% 0.0% 5.6% 11.1% 16.7% 61.1% 100.0%
Past medication Aspirin only Hydroxyurea Anagrelide/Agrylin Other/Multiple None      
0 3 2 0 15      
0.0% 15.0% 10.0% 0.0% 75.0%     100.0%
Past meds - Reason for cessation Nausea/diarrhea Hypertension Rashes Heart Irregularities Fatigue/Pain Other/Multiple None  
(of those that took medication) 1 0 1 1 0 2 0  
20.0% 0.0% 20.0% 20.0% 0.0% 40.0% 0.0% 100.0%
YOUR BLOOD
Blood group A B AB O Don't Know      
2 5 1 5 7      
10.0% 25.0% 5.0% 25.0% 35.0%     100.0%
Rhesus Factor Positive Negative Don't Know          
8 4 8          
40.0% 20.0% 40.0%         100.0%
Cholesterol Low ( <4 ) Normal ( 4.1 - 7.1 ) High ( >7.1 ) Don't Know        
2 9 4 5        
10.0% 45.0% 20.0% 25.0%       100.0%
JAK2? Positive Negative Don't Know Not Answered        
9 9 2 0        
45.0% 45.0% 10.0% 0.0%       100.0%
OTHER ILLNESS / FAMILY HISTORY
Other illnesses Arthritis Thyroid Problems Asthma Diabetes Organ/Gland Problems Other/Multiple None  
1 0 0 0 0 7 12  
5.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 35.0% 60.0% 100.0%
On any other Medication? Yes No Not Answered          
(for  other illness etc.) 6 13 1          
30.0% 65.0% 5.0%         100.0%
Allergies Penecillin Nut Hayfever/Seasonal Gluten Not Sure Other/Multiple None  
0 0 2 2 1 4 11  
0.0% 0.0% 10.0% 10.0% 5.0% 20.0% 55.0% 100.0%
Family history Yes No Don't Know Not Answered        
 of Heart/Blood problems 13 4 3 0        
65.0% 20.0% 15.0% 0.0%       100.0%