Thoughts please: Do you think age plays... - ITP Support Assoc...

ITP Support Association

4,165 members2,131 posts

Thoughts please

Topography52_- profile image
4 Replies

Do you think age plays a part in Itp ITP .

Written by
Topography52_- profile image
Topography52_-
To view profiles and participate in discussions please or .
4 Replies
Morgan profile image
Morgan

No, babies to OAPs get it for no obvious reason

AnthonyHeard profile image
AnthonyHeardAdministratorITP Support Association

The simple answer is NO but if you want a bit more of the background to it please do check out the article that I wrote about the subject in my regular ITP blog at ...

anthonyheard.simplesite.com

If you click on the link above then scroll down to Episode 37 entitled AGE CONCERN that may be of interest

Topography52_- profile image
Topography52_- in reply toAnthonyHeard

Thank you for your personal journey with itp it is eye opening and I can associate with the symptoms especially the fatigue today for instance I have been in bed on on my day of reading a book something I would never have done before being diagnosed with itp and for one reason or another my mood feels down another symptom I am guessing I am living and learning with itp my invisible illness I chose to call it yes far worst illnesses to have I think because it is a less known illness it is so much harder to make sense of it ... once again thank you for your personal journey

HOLCOTT profile image
HOLCOTT

I think for women it can be , or is often triggered by pregnancy so am guessing there is a spike 18-45 woman wise?

Not what you're looking for?

You may also like...

Please Complete our Convention Survey

PLEASE COMPLETE OUR SURVEY... It would be really helpful if you could spare 2 minutes to complete...
AnthonyHeard profile image
Administrator

ITP question/advice... please.

Hi, so I'm new to this. My son has been diagnosed with ITP just over 2 weeks ago. He had severe...
Ana84 profile image

Thoughts / experiences of Mycophenolate ?

Just looking for any thoughts and experiences other ITP folk have had please . Unfortunately I've...
AnthonyHeard profile image
Administrator

Has anyone tried Papaya Leaf extract supplements known to boost platelets count? Please advise.

I had spontaneous bruises with no reason from last 1 month and have lately being diagnosed with low...
GGarg profile image

WILL YOU JOIN US NEXT WEEKEND ?

This time next week we will be welcoming guests ONLINE from across the Globe to our Annual ITP...
Anthonyh7 profile image

Moderation team

AnthonyHeard profile image
AnthonyHeardAdministrator

Content on HealthUnlocked does not replace the relationship between you and doctors or other healthcare professionals nor the advice you receive from them.

Never delay seeking advice or dialling emergency services because of something that you have read on HealthUnlocked.