Has anyone found a connection between lyme and aplastic anemia? My sister had ulcerative colitis 20 years ago and had her colon removed. My understanding is this is an autoimmune issue. She is now in the hospital with critically low platelet levels, went from 11 down to 2 in 4 hours. Platelets are usually 150-300 range. She's had blood transfusions, multiple tests and a bone marrow biopsy in the last few days. They've narrowed it to possible severe aplastic anemia but are still ruling other things out because she has a few unusual results that are a mystery. We are supposed to get more info, prognosis and treatment plan tomorrow.
FYI, we grew up in Wisconsin, where I believe I contracted lyme, and am currently in treatment for in Seattle.
Thanks for any input.