Thanks George! I have what is called Polycythemia which is a form of myleoproliferative disease where I make too many red blood cells. My body tells me I am not getting enough oxygen so the marrow jumps in high gear making more blood cells to carry more oxygen. Primary polycythemia turns to leukemia in a short time frame and this is why I am wondering if other AS'ers have any type of blood related diseases too. Trying to find a common denominator if there is one.
Hopefully the CPAP machine will bring the O2 levels up enough at night that the blood will level off and marrow will not have to make so many cells. If not, its back to the drawing board and more tests.

Thanks again,
Bob

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