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Posted 9/27/2012 7:30 PM (GMT 0)
Well I can't start Imuran, I have to see why my platlette count is low.

Before it was because of phenomia. Maybe I will have my spleen check. I see oncologist tomorrow.

Do UCER;s usually have low platelettes?

Posted 9/27/2012 7:44 PM (GMT 0)
I've never had mine being low as a concern that I remember. But yours are definitely low.
You do have a LOT going on. Hope further testing will confirm why. Have you been referred to an oncologist? or are you seeing one anyway?

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Posted 9/27/2012 7:55 PM (GMT 0)
HI! Yes I saw one last year, they were 35,000 at the time went to 65,000 then 85,000 then 116,00 on the rise but now they are low again. I see the oncologist tomorrow.
Posted 9/27/2012 10:15 PM (GMT 0)
i don't think UC people generally have low platelets. last time mine were checked, i'm at 644,000. it's in the high range, not sure why. they have been high since i was diagnosed.
Posted 9/27/2012 10:33 PM (GMT 0)
I think the 5-ASAs can lower your platelets a bit, but that's a lot of difference btwn normal and you. Sulfazine can definitely lower platelets - mine are bordering on the low edge of normal after a few years of this med. Hopefully you will find the answer soon!
Posted 9/27/2012 10:35 PM (GMT 0)
Rising platelet is a sign stroke/DVT risk is increasing. Over the last 10 years I can see each hospitalization was predicted by 600-800 levels in the month leading up to admission. Normally I am 250, most recent directlabs.com was 300.


TESTS RESULT FLAG UNITS REFERENCE INTERVAL
Platelets 300 x10E3/uL 140-415
Posted 9/27/2012 10:43 PM (GMT 0)
aguywithuc, that sucks haha i figure it's because i'm anemic and have UC since those both increase it. hoping i don't have a stroke or blood clot. that's the last thing i need.
Posted 9/28/2012 8:08 PM (GMT 0)
My hematologist said my platelette count is low, but not scarey low and she doesn't see why I couldn't start Imuran. It's called ITP what I have, they just fluctuate high and low, so peeps....I'm going to start Imuran ! Yeah!
Posted 9/28/2012 8:38 PM (GMT 0)
however I forgot to say if they dip much lower I have to go on prednisone! Hate it! But I don't think it will be that route, I'm going to start Imuran.
Posted 9/29/2012 4:30 AM (GMT 0)

bananagirl said...
aguywithuc, that sucks haha i figure it's because i'm anemic and have UC since those both increase it. hoping i don't have a stroke or blood clot. that's the last thing i need.

bananagirl, I have been really anemic, after stroke was really bad. Turmeric is cheap blood thinner and ECGC is cheap too - both have numerous health benefits and I do not worry as long as I stay hydrated. I bought 2 gallon jugs of water today just to kick me the arse and get me back on the hydration plan. Must down at least one per day.

I posted my normal range for the testing lab which is 140-415.

What is the normal range for this ? "they were 35,000 at the time went to 65,000 then 85,000 then 116,00"
Posted 10/1/2012 1:32 PM (GMT 0)
Well I started Imuran on Friday and as we know it takes time to get into the system. I will be going for weekly blood tests this friday. My UC is flaring bad because I'm not on any meds right now and Imuran as not kicked in. I'm on a high steamed cooked veggie diet right now. That did work well when I was doing the vitamin E enemas. But right now because of my fissure surgery, nothing is going up the butt! Ouch!
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