Instow1

[Instow1]

Dear friends just had 3 monthly boos test platelets up slightly so my hem consultant increased my does of hydroxycarbamide

Does anyone know how I can help to lower platelets myself Diet. Drink exercise rest anything so I’m able to reduce my dose regards to all

[hunter5582]

There are a couple of things you can do to improve your odds of reducing thrombocytosis. Reducing systemic inflammation has the benefit of improving quality of life/better functionality and creating an environment in your body that does not promote the overproduction of platelets. There are several strategies you can use, one of which is an anti-inflammatory diet(e.g. Mediterranean Diet). Some us have found supplements that can help reduce inflammation. These include curcumin, N-Acetylcysteine, L-Glutathione. If you choose to use a supplement, your care team needs to know. I consult with an Integrative/Functional Medicine Specialist about the use of these complementary health approaches.

Staying well hydrated is also a very good idea. It will not reduce the thrombocytosis but will reduce risk. And you will feel better overall. This is particularly important when using hydroxycarbamide as It helps reduce/manage the toxicity.

Hope you find solutions that work well for you.

[Instow1 in reply to hunter5582]

Thank you for your reply

[Bluetop]

I went on to a Mediterranean diet, included garlic, ginger and other anti inflammatories in my diet and took curcumin. For the best part of a year it seemed as though my platelets were very slowly reducing and I was able to reduce the hydroxy by 2 tablets a week. Then, for some reason the platelets went up again and my hydroxy doseage had to follow suit. I haven't been able to get it down again, but I keep trying! As Hunter says discuss any supplements with your haem.

[Instow1 in reply to Bluetop]

Thank you for your reply. I’ll try med diet

[Mostew]

Nothing to add to the good advice already given , except platelets can fluctuate even within a day .