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What Helps With The Pain

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Was This Condition Diagnosed Before Or After The COVID 19 Vaccination? If So, What Manufacturer?

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How To Cure Petachiae

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I Have CLL, ITP And Liver Disease. My Doctors Do Not Want To Give Me Steroids Because Of My Liver. What Are Safer Options For Low Platelets?

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My CLL bmb showed minimal infiltration to treat. My oncologist hematologist seems disinterested in helping me.

My CLL bmb showed minimal infiltration to treat. My oncologist hematologist seems disinterested in helping me.

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Neither of those work for me. But I've been able to get on drop tallette, but so far, I've been pretty rough with the fatigue fingers crossed.

June 28
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Treatment

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What are the common treatments for ITP?

Several treatment options are available for managing ITP:

• Steroids to reduce inflammation
• Immunoglobulin therapy
• Thrombopoietin receptor agonists to… read more

June 8
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Has Anyone Tried Meditation?

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Yes! Many myITPcenter members have found meditation helpful for managing stress and difficult moments. A simple guided meditation focused on self-kindness can be particularly beneficial when dealing… read more

June 5
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Why Am I So Tired

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Fatigue is very common with ITP - up to 90% of people with the condition experience it. This isn't just normal tiredness, but rather excessive exhaustion that doesn't go away with rest. For children… read more

June 5
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How Can I Deal With The Pain?

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There are several first-line treatment options for managing ITP:

• Corticosteroids like prednisone
• Intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG)
• Rituximab to block immune cells from destroying platelets
•… read more

May 29
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Asking An Annie Question?

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Why Am I Always Tired?

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What causes fatigue in people with ITP?

Fatigue is extremely common in ITP, affecting up to 90% of people with the condition. While the exact cause isn't fully understood, there are several potential… read more

May 29
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How To Deal With The Pain?

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What Helps With The Pain

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For pain management with ITP, acetaminophen (Tylenol) is generally considered a safer option compared to other over-the-counter pain relievers. It doesn't increase bleeding risk like aspirin or NSAIDs… read more

May 29
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