Platelets falling
This blog was begun long after I had passed though the rocky shores of critically low platelets from the auto-immune destruction by my wayward immune system known by the acronym ITP. It was not a pleasant journey, much worse and far more dangerous than the CLL itself.
When I checked my blood today in preparation for my CT scan I was dismayed to see my platelets had fallen from over 350,000 on July 27 to a low normal 142,000 Aug 12. While that is still a very safe level, it is the sudden fall that makes me bite my nails.
This is even more of a concern because I had IViG on July 16, known to raise platelets for those with ITP.
It could be a lab error, but if it is the beginning of a trend, my party is over and it is time to move with alacrity.
I am trying to stay calm until I get the recheck.
Labels: Falling platelets
posted by Brian Koffman at
11:50 AM
3 Comments:
Crap...I do hope it's a lab error.
Barbara
Doc...this has been one WILD adventure!!! I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.
Lezlei
Most of us, at some point on this journey, have been told to look at trends, not a single lab report - easier said than done. Hopefully your latest platelet count involves lab error or you are settling into a new normal. I'm so sorry that you have to deal with yet another scare, but I'm betting that you will come out on top on this one, and I'm not a betting person.
Pat
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