Hi ! I am ( was ! ) taking Anti TNF drug etanercept and MTX until bloods tested for low platelet count . I have had to stop taking all my meds for the time being until the platelet count goes up. Thankfully Im getting alternetive steroid injections otherwise I wouldnt be able to move ! . Anyone else out there had this problem ?? Cathy xx
platelet trouble: Hi ! I am ( was ! ) taking Anti TNF... - NRAS
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My platelet count is always dropping, but it soon comes back up again after I have been off the medication for a month or two. Then go back on again. So far this year mine have been behaving themselves. I am on etanercept like you but with Leflnuomide in with the mix
Oh thanks for that - its reassuring to know someone else has this problem as well - i have been on anti TNF for 3 years then suddenly this happens, and no-one could explain why. Thank you Georje.
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