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CORONA VIRUS LATEST UPDATE from the ITP Support Association as at 23rd March 2020

The latest update from the ITP Support Association, as at 23rd March 2020 on the Corona Virus is available at the following link ......

The latest update from the ITP Support Association, as at 23rd March 2020 on the...

Anthonyh7

•5 years ago

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IT WAS the BEST of TIMES, IT WAS the WORST of TIMES

The latest from my ITP blog following the UK Govt announcement yesterday Sunday March 22nd that folk like me on immune suppressing drugs are advised to stay at...

The latest from my ITP blog following the UK Govt announcement yesterday Sunday ...

Anthonyh7

•5 years ago

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ITP and drug testing

I have to take drug tests and have come up dirty twice for alcohol. However I drink at night and test the next day/evening and for some reason I always come up...

I have to take drug tests and have come up dirty twice for alcohol. However I dr...

Still21

•5 years ago

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CORONA VIRUS

Hi guys can anyone confirm if itp makes you in the high risk category from the Corona virus and would the virus lower our platelets?

Hi guys can anyone confirm if itp makes you in the high risk category from the C...

mcewan12345

•5 years ago

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I need a little clarification...

So, now I am a little confused. Is there a test to confirm if platelets are being destroyed, as opposed to the platelet production being low? Someone posted...

So, now I am a little confused. Is there a test to confirm if platelets are bein...

Georgiagirl61

•5 years ago

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Japanese medicine used to treat ITP is also being researched for Coronavirus

This is really interesting about cepharanthine:...

Julie8787

•5 years ago

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LATEST CORONA VIRUS UPDATE by Professor Adrian Newland via the ITP Support Association as at 17-3-2020

Coronavirus (Covid-19) - Updated Information Statement from Prof Adrian Newland - 17th March 2020 Information for adult patients with immune thrombocytopenia...

Coronavirus (Covid-19) - Updated Information Statement from Prof Adrian Newland ...

Anthonyh7

•5 years ago

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CORONA VIRUS UPDATE from the Platelet Disorder Support Association

A MUST READ for all of us living with ITP . The following link is to the recent Corona Virus update from the Platelet Disorder Support Association. Very...

A MUST READ for all of us living with ITP . The following link is to the recent ...

Anthonyh7

•5 years ago

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Covid-19 & pre-existing conditions

Hi all, With recent news on BBC , has anyone started working from home already as this is the advise for older or anyone with pre-existing conditions. Also...

Hi all, With recent news on BBC , has anyone started working from home already...

Shielz

•5 years ago

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Have you completed the ITP Support Associations Patient Perception Survey yet?

Over 80% of ITP Patients report Fatigue as a top issue, do you? Have you completed the @ITPSupportAssoc Patient Perception Survey yet? The survey has questions...

Over 80% of ITP Patients report Fatigue as a top issue, do you? Have you complet...

MervynMorgan

Partner•5 years ago

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Coronavirus and ITP ???

Does anyone know anymore about coronavirus and ITP? Has anyone got low platelets and had the coronavirus??

Does anyone know anymore about coronavirus and ITP? Has anyone got low platelets...

Ricksp

•5 years ago

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Coronavirus

Does anybody know if coronavirus will affect people with ITP more than people who don’t have ITP.

Does anybody know if coronavirus will affect people with ITP more than people wh...

Lynwoodley

•5 years ago

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Medicine used to treat ITP also showing potential in the treatment of Coronavirus!

I find it fascinating that a medicine that is used to treat ITP in Japan is also showing potential in the prevention and treatment of Coronavirus! Check out...

I find it fascinating that a medicine that is used to treat ITP in Japan is also...

Julie8787

•5 years ago

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Eltrombopag - advice?

Hi I'm Vanessa, I have recently had a dip with my platelets going down to 2 and have now had to change medication. I am now on revolade (eltrombopag) started...

Hi I'm Vanessa, I have recently had a dip with my platelets going down to 2 and...

mustbethefeelingx

•5 years ago

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SHEDDING LIGHT on where to get reliable, up to date ITP information

I make no apology for posting these details out again, even though I have published them a number of times over the years. More and more new purple people join...

I make no apology for posting these details out again, even though I have publis...

Anthonyh7

•5 years ago

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ITP Support Association

All posts for March 2020

CORONA VIRUS LATEST UPDATE from the ITP Support Association as at 23rd March 2020

IT WAS the BEST of TIMES, IT WAS the WORST of TIMES

ITP and drug testing

CORONA VIRUS

I need a little clarification...

Japanese medicine used to treat ITP is also being researched for Coronavirus

LATEST CORONA VIRUS UPDATE by Professor Adrian Newland via the ITP Support Association as at 17-3-2020

CORONA VIRUS UPDATE from the Platelet Disorder Support Association

Covid-19 & pre-existing conditions

Have you completed the ITP Support Associations Patient Perception Survey yet?

Coronavirus and ITP ???

Coronavirus

Medicine used to treat ITP also showing potential in the treatment of Coronavirus!

Eltrombopag - advice?

SHEDDING LIGHT on where to get reliable, up to date ITP information

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ITP TREATMENTS - Which ITP treatment has given you the best outcome in terms of the longest period of remission ?

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