thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP)

[TMcgee]

Warriors: Recently, I posted about 1 year side effects. Thank you for all of your responses. My SEs got the best of me and I’m writing from a hospital bed. The current theory is I have TTP, which is associated with hormonal therapy.

I wanted to write and see if any of you have had the misfortune to experience that rare disease that literally chops up your red blood cells?

Thanks in advance for your feedback!

[j-o-h-n]

From your Bio:

That mean’t cussing whenever I want, playing lots of sports, no sex, and reading about Mcgee’s adventures. I have succeeded.

W T F happened with this TTP shit?

What is TTP?

TTP is a rare, life-threatening blood disorder. In TTP, blood clots form in small blood vessels throughout your body. The clots can limit or block the flow of blood to your organs, such as your brain, kidneys, and heart. This can prevent your organs from working properly and can damage your organs.

The increased clotting that occurs in TTP also uses up your platelets. Platelets are tiny blood cells that help form blood clots. These cell fragments stick together to seal small cuts and breaks in your blood vessels to stop bleeding. When your platelets are used up, you do not have enough platelets to form blood clots when necessary. This may cause bleeding and bruising.

“Thrombotic” refers to the blood clots that form.

“Thrombocytopenic” means the blood has a lower-than-normal platelet count.

“Purpura” refers to purple bruises caused by bleeding under your skin.

Good Luck, Good Health and Good Humor.

j-o-h-n Sunday 12/03/2023 6:35 PM EST

[TMcgee in reply to j-o-h-n]

I’m being treated for TTP; yet, I don’t know if I have it. Making it more complicated, how did I get it?