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you can get a indium labelling scan done in aberdeen

my 11 year old son had his spleen taken out in feb last year ,today he has had a relapse he came out in bruises so we had his bloods done and his platelet...

my 11 year old son had his spleen taken out in feb last year ,today he has had a...

blue2901

•10 years ago

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will my son be able to join the police force with itp?

skippysmum

•10 years ago

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Grandson question

Last summer my 15 year old grandson developed blood lumps/bruising/pecaites (sp) while playing volleyball. We took him to ER. They did blood work. Platelet...

Last summer my 15 year old grandson developed blood lumps/bruising/pecaites (sp)...

mfowler32

•10 years ago

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From one extreme to the next! Does anyone feel like their body is letting them down :/

Hi, I'm new to this site, so I thought I would share my experience. I'm now 28 years old. I was diagnosed with ITP in 2009. My count wasn't too bad sitting...

Hi, I'm new to this site, so I thought I would share my experience. I'm now 28 y...

Bubbygio

•10 years ago

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My 9 year just got diagnosed with itp My question is should she get a medical id bracelet to wear at school

She spent 6 days in th hospital. Her levels are coming up im just worried about something happening at school

She spent 6 days in th hospital. Her levels are coming up im just worried about ...

boggsmich

•10 years ago

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I would like to know from anyone else that has had a splenectomy, if they are more prone to getting ill.

Some medics say it makes no difference and others say you are more likely to pick up infections. What is the experience of anyone else that has ITP and has...

Some medics say it makes no difference and others say you are more likely to pic...

NickyD

•10 years ago

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My platelet count has dropped after steroids, is this normal?

My platelet count was 55 and went down to 15. Spent the night in the hospital and they started me on high dose dexa methadone for 4 days. everything was great...

My platelet count was 55 and went down to 15. Spent the night in the hospital an...

123katylocke

•10 years ago

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Nplate

Hey yall I have a five year old that was diagnosed last july with itp and they want to try her on nplate has anyone ever heard of this medican?

Hey yall I have a five year old that was diagnosed last july with itp and they w...

Destinys_mommy9788

•10 years ago

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2 yr old with ITP flying to USA from UK.

The weekend before our little one was diagnosed with ITP, we booked a family holiday to Florida. The hospital are saying that he should still be able to go...

The weekend before our little one was diagnosed with ITP, we booked a family hol...

ITPmummy

•10 years ago

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Good results :-)

Just got back from heamotologist with my daughter if 11 years who has had really bad problems with her itp (see previous posts) I'm delighted that today her...

Just got back from heamotologist with my daughter if 11 years who has had really...

Princess2002

•10 years ago

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Non believing school teachers

My son is 15 and has chronic itp and a diagnosis of alps blood disorder too. We are waiting for an apt. at GOS and have been for 3 months. My son has just got...

My son is 15 and has chronic itp and a diagnosis of alps blood disorder too. We ...

skippysmum

•10 years ago

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My son is 15. He has chronic I.T.P and A.L.P.S. Any advice?

skippysmum

•10 years ago

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I developed itp during pregnancy with count >80,000. I also had protein in my urine which the docs say is not related. I think they are.

A year after my son was born my platelets have dropped down to 4000 and I was placed on prednisone. My body responds well to this but my doc is pushing for...

A year after my son was born my platelets have dropped down to 4000 and I was pl...

Quanda25

•10 years ago

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All posts for February 2014

you can get a indium labelling scan done in aberdeen

will my son be able to join the police force with itp?

Grandson question

From one extreme to the next! Does anyone feel like their body is letting them down :/

My 9 year just got diagnosed with itp My question is should she get a medical id bracelet to wear at school

I would like to know from anyone else that has had a splenectomy, if they are more prone to getting ill.

My platelet count has dropped after steroids, is this normal?

Nplate

2 yr old with ITP flying to USA from UK.

Good results :-)

Non believing school teachers

My son is 15. He has chronic I.T.P and A.L.P.S. Any advice?

I developed itp during pregnancy with count >80,000. I also had protein in my urine which the docs say is not related. I think they are.

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