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 am new to the ITP Support Group. I was diagnosed with ITP in March with a platelet count of 29K. My white count has also been low, my last level was 2.9
I had a miscarriage in May, and since that my husband has insisted that I get a second opinion about my diagnosis. I am going for a consult this Monday with a new Hematologist. The doc I am going to see said she typically does a bone marrow aspiration on patients that have low counts of two cell types. I am wondering if anyone else has had a similar experience or can offer any insight. Thanks. Posted on 07/03/09, 10:07 pm |
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I see that you posted this on 07/03. I have not had a problem like yours but have dealt with ITP. It's not a fun disease. (Are any of them?)
I agree with your husband, with such a low platelet count you DEFINITELY need to see a doctor. I am surprised with a platelet count of 29K that you were not hospitalized. I went through a bone marrow biopsy and, while it was not pleasant, it was reassuring to rule out some of the scarier diseases such as leukemia. I would really like to know what the new hematologist said after your visit. Sending you huggs. 
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I sought a second opinion, and this Doc felt that the low white count as alarming. She noticed immature cells in my blood smear which increased her concerned enough that she did a bone marrow biopsy and aspiration that day. Thankfully those results came back normal!
She has referred me to a rhuematologist whom I will see on Tuesday. Thanks for your support Mimo2007.
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