Does acupuncture works on ITP?

[Atlas2022]

Hello everyone!

I had a drop of platelets 3K because of an inspiratory infection. For the first time also small red dots on my legs, arms, back and face, as well as a soft nose bleeding. I have started taking MEDROL(48mg per day), now i m taking 16mg per day and i will gradually go to 3mg per day till i stop. At the same time I have started acupuncture. Has anyone have tried before? Is it going to help to stabilise the platelets or make my immune system stronger and healthier? At the same time i would like to work more with my gut and make it healthier, following the advice of other patients in this forum. Thank you for your support. All the best

[Stateofdesign]

I did weeks of acupuncture treatments with no luck. But that doesn’t mean it will not be beneficial for you and your body. Give it the time it needs.

[Beaconshire1624]

My acupuncturist said it is not going to work. Plus you have to be careful due to the low platelets, the needles could cause bleeding.