Hello there @Hepzibah, welcome to the forum. I’m very sorry to read of the complex diagnosis that brought you here, but am very glad you found the forum.
I see dear @DuncanB and @Nichola75 have suggested giving the specialist Blood Cancer UK nurses a call which I’d suggest too.
Perhaps you’d like to read the Blood Cancer UK information about Myelodysplastic syndrome ('MDS')/Myeloproliferative neoplasms ('MPN') overlap: Blood cancer types explained | Blood Cancer UK
I happen to live with one of the Myeloproliferative neoplasms ('MPN') called Polycythaemia vera ('PV'). I’m sure you could contact your consultant to ask for more details about your specific diagnosis. If you use the NHS app you might have diagnosis information added there.
From my non-medical understanding, the main Myeloproliferative neoplasms ('MPN') tend to have similar and overlapping symptoms and treatments, but do check with your specialist. Here’s the BCUK information about the 3 main Myeloproliferative neoplasms ('MPN'): What are myeloproliferative neoplasms (MPN)? | Blood Cancer UK
There’s this recent forum thread where other forum members talk about their Myelodysplastic syndrome ('MDS')/Myeloproliferative neoplasms ('MPN') overlap: MDS/MPN Overlap Question & Help
Another slightly older thread: Recent MDS/MPN Overlap Syndrome Diagnosis
One more for luck: MDS & MPN overlap
You can search the forum using the search box at the top, and you’ll find many folks here living with Myeloproliferative neoplasms ('MPN') and Myelodysplastic syndrome ('MDS') which I hope will give you some ideas of what to raise with your consultant. Don’t forget that our nurses when we go in for bloods can often share really useful information too.
My tip would be to keep note at this early stage after diagnosis of any symptom new or old so you begin to have a record of any changes which you’ll be able to refer back to. There are Myeloproliferative neoplasms ('MPN') symptom trackers you can use on a smart phone or printed out like this: MPN | Sanius Health
Take your time, I imagine it’s a lot to take in. If you have loved ones to share this with then I’d say that can be a great support. Maybe they can attend appointments with you too for a second set of ears to help take notes.
Do please keep us posted @Hepzibah, thinking of you at this difficult time.