Latest messages for CancerCompass discussion http://www.cancercompass.com/message-board/message/all,37489,0.htm Tue, 24 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT Tue, 24 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://backend.userland.com/rss RSS.NET: http://www.rssdotnet.com/ I was diagnosed by accident when i was about 19 with essential thrombocythemia. It was discovered when i had a T.I.A (minor stroke) due to starting a birth control regimen. I have been looking for a "natural" regimen for years & i've heard that a gluten free diet may help. jada1327 Sat, 15 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT I was just wondering if research has been done to see if Quinine can be used to help lower platelet count due to Essential Thrombocythemia?I was on anagrelide for awhile, but the side effects were too severe for me.  I have been on hydroxyurea for a couple of years, but in the last couple of months I have been experiencing some very unbearable side effects from it.  I would love to find a natural alternative or diet...who wouldn't. I do take prescribed 81 mg. aspirin daily.  Has anyone heard or read about medical research on quinine for ET? MerryJoy Thu, 25 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT