Platlets gone down.

[Jasbak22]

Hey good news today my platlets have dropped slightly from 1003 to 983 only a slight difference but it’s the first time they’ve dropped since I was diagnosed in nov 2016. I’ve been working really hard in the gym recently I wonder weather this has had an effect. But what ever I’m pleased today.

[AndyT]

Great news - hope it continues that way..!

[Jasbak22 in reply to AndyT]

Thanks Andy me too.

[mhos61]

Well done, always good to hear positive news.

Are you on cytoreductive therapy or have the platelets come down naturally?

[Jasbak22 in reply to mhos61]

Thank you, no they’ve come down naturally only a little bit. I am wondering if my exercising has anything to do with it. Thanks.

[lizzziep]

Pleased they're down. No idea if it's the gym or not. 😄👍

[tuffetgal in reply to lizzziep]

hi jasbak22

my platelet count has been in the 900 hundreds since my initial diagnosis two years ago. with essential thrombocythemia. (ET) i suggest taking l-arginine, which a lot of athletes do to make your blood vessels more flexible ( prevents clotting) and policosonal to lower your cholesterol, which also makes your blood thicker. i feel good most days and am now taking iron capsules for my anemia. talk to your specialist if you have e.t rather than p.v never hurts to ask. good luck

[Mazcd Partner MPNVoice]

great news, well done. Maz

[Jasbak22 in reply to Mazcd]

Thanks Maz.

[Hidden]

I get excited when my platelets drop to! When I was diagnosed they were 770. (2 years ago) climbed to 970 when I was highly stressed! No good!! I got that under control and they dropped to 605! I was thrilled to bits. Now they are sitting at 660, which is not too bad. I like you, have started the gym, and work hard while I am there! I am hoping this is also maintaining my platelets?? just take aspirin. Good luck, carry on the good work, Lyn

[Jasbak22 in reply to Hidden]

Thanks Lyn keep up the good work. Say hello to your beautiful country for me, this time last year I was in Queenstown making my way up the hill to the Remarks. I miss that place so much.

[harleydavidson]

Hi Jasbak22. I managed to bring mine down from 590 to 420 with eating fish three nights a week, drinking pomigrananite juice daily and eating the seeds every other day. It took about 6 weeks. Best wishes Mel

[Jasbak22 in reply to harleydavidson]

Thanks for advice Mel I’ll have to try drinking more pomegranate juice. When I stayed in Morocco we had fresh pomegranate everyday for breakfast with yogurt but I did find the seeds a bit too crunchy. I guess I could blend them into my smoothies. Thanks.

[Chris3875]

Great news Jasbak22 - my platelets got up to 1900 continued to climb for the first month or so that I was on Hu (I was feeling a little depressed by then) but since the dose has been increased they went down to 1605, then 1463 and yesterday got the results from a blood test taken just over a week ago of 1321. Will be interested to see next results as we have been holidaying in Darwin and doing a LOT of walking and swimming.