What is Thrombocytopenic Purpura
Thrombocytopenic purpura are purpura associated with a reduction in circulating blood platelets which can result from a variety of causes.
There are two known types:
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I just had A CBC on 4-30-08 and my platelet count was 316,000. I was shocked because I am on A prednisone taper. I have heard that sometimes when you taper from prednisone you can crash. I guess the Danazol I am taking is what is keeping my counts high.
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Wow, thats great about your platelet levels, i am on Prednisone at the moment and my last count was 100,000. I am tapering off it now too. 
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hi how are you. i have TTP i see there ore people w itp as well. which do you have? um so glad to see ya bp is over 300'000 mine just over 200'000, from 12000 in oct when i got sick. so happy for you how do u feel? take care of you
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great to hear about ya platelets being high. and staying hi. my diagnosis was only 5 weeks ago-TTP. i have heard more than one oerson say they are "tapering" can u tell me what that is? Im not on the 2 things you mentioned tho- predinzone and danazzol. only plasmapheresis at the moment and just got off the steriods. also do you have ttp or itp ? i see there are both on this group.. thx hope you are feeling strong and staying well- Dev
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Tapering is when you slowly come off of the Prednisone. I am off of it now.
I have ITP I do not know the difference between ITP and TTP. Oh and I feel great. I hope I never have to deal with low platelets again. Take care
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I went to the hema today and my platelets was 316,000 and my white count along with my hemoglobin was still normal. He isn't going to be doing the ADAMTS13 anymore unless I tell him that Im experiencing symptoms of a relapse. I was on Prednisone from January 2nd (I believe) to June 27th when I was tapering down. I've been in remission since March after I had taken Rituximab (Rituxan)treatments. Take care and best wishes.
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to tia
um i know the diff between the two.. more facts about ttp needless to say.. i was just asking which u had, and thx for the reply- no wonder i had never heard of some of the treatments mentiions. far as i can tell itp patients gat different stuff. glad you feeling well :) take care i will pray for all on the site for no relapses and no complications!! ::hugs:: Devious
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I am just starting out on this adventure. my platlet count was 25 I am assumeing thousand. I am 5 months pregnant, I have always had this problem, however no one ever put a name to it. They are hopefully starting me on prednisone on Monday, I go to my hemo doctor on Monday and we are going to discuss this and everything. I am sure he is going to start me on a low dose because of the baby. I am just feeling very afraid and alone. I have a 6 year old and a wonderful fiance. Just a lil about me sorry so long.
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