Loss of platlets after affected with covid

[Ashwas]

I am will CLL under wait and watch since 2003 . My wbc is around 90000. My platlets used to be around 1.5 lakhs and was around 1.15 for last two years. Recently my platlets has fallen below 1 lakh after affected by covid. Do I need immediate treatment

[AussieNeil Administrator]

No, particularly as your platelet count may improve.

Per the iWCLL treatment indications, item (1) Evidence of progressive marrow failure as manifested by the development of, or worsening of, anemia and/or thrombocytopenia (low platelet count). Cutoff levels of Hb (haemoglobin) <10 g/dL or platelet counts <100 x 10^9 /L are generally regarded as indication for treatment. However, in some patients, platelet counts <100 x 10^9 /L may remain stable over a long period; this situation does not automatically require therapeutic intervention. (my emphasis)

Neil

[Ashwas in reply to AussieNeil]

Thanks for information

[zaax]

My platelets have dropped since I have had covid. Do they stay down?

[Ashwas in reply to zaax]

My platlets counts came down to 90000 from 1.15 lakhs after covid

[LeoPa in reply to Ashwas]

How much is a Lakh? I think you meant your WBC was 90,000. How much is your absolute lymphocyte count? Did it drop too?

[Ashwas in reply to LeoPa]

My WBC count is 96000. The platlets has fallen from 115000( normal minimum 150000) to 90000 after covid. RBC and haemoglobin normal

[LeoPa in reply to Ashwas]

I see. Less than a 100k but if they stabilize around these levels you should be good. 🤞