Elevated platelets

[Amega]

Hi..not sure if I am in the correct forum. 1st time ever gaming elevated platelets 419 and 441 second BW. More BW Jan 16th. I am scared more so of reactive thomb. I read it can be cacer..lung.colon etc. Does any one have any info or how common orctrue this? Rest of BW was normal besides underactive thyroid. Thougts?? Been stressed too mg dad passed and my mom is not well.

[WileyFrench]

It seems like you have a lot going on, so no wonder you are stressed. But do try not to worry too much about the platelets just yet. It's good that you're having blood work done, and there are many reasons platelets may rise, and even if it turns out you have ET or another MPN like people on this forum, it's all treatable, and you'll be around for decades. My best advice to you is not to Google what elevated platelets may mean - what you'll find isn't related to your situation, the information is often contradictory, out of date, confusing, and just frustrating. At this point your platelets are only marginally above "normal" - and in some countries "normal" is at 450, so you're not at that level. So if you can, stay away from Dr Google, and wait until your blood work is complete and see what your doctor says. Take care.

[fee13]

Platelets rise & fall for many reasons as wileyfrench noted. Even time of day can fluctuate the levels. The white blood cells are usually the indicator for more serious cancers & again these fluctuate for many other benign reasons. So relax & focus on being there for your Mum.

[Amega in reply to fee13]

Thank you for your response, I am very anxious still I need to get a grip and wait for 3rd bloodtest

[suzyq1958]

I was in exactly the same situation as you two years ago. My platelets were around 475 I was referred for further hospital blood investigation work including being tested for JAK2 and also had a bone marrow needle aspiration all investigations proved negative thankfully. A year later following monthly blood tests I was discharged from hospital blood testing and remain to this day with platelets around 475. My GP says this is my new normal! So I totally agree with avoiding dr google until you know if the hospital has any concerns, time to enjoy xmas!!

[Wyebird]

You’ve received some sound advice and I echo all of them. Even if this turns out to be the wrong forum for you I do hope you’ve received comfort from us all.

Merry Christmas