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Donde Se Consigue El Estrato D Papaya

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Lo siento, pero basado en los resultados de búsqueda proporcionados, no hay información específica sobre dónde conseguir extracto de papaya. Para obtener información precisa sobre suplementos y… read more

May 29
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Severe Fatigue

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I have complained to my hematologist for over a year and he never mentioned that this is a very common side effect of my chronic ITP. My primary care Dr. prescribed an amphetamine 2 times a day. Prior to this prescription I was so exhausted. I was spending 3 to 4 days in bed per week. This treatment has been revolutionary for me. My question is, is it common for hematologists to miss this very common symptom of ITP? Are there any other symptoms that I should be aware of? Has anyone else used… read more

I have complained to my hematologist for over a year and he never mentioned that this is a very common side effect of my chronic ITP. My primary care Dr. prescribed an amphetamine 2 times a day. Prior to this prescription I was so exhausted. I was spending 3 to 4 days in bed per week. This treatment has been revolutionary for me. My question is, is it common for hematologists to miss this very common symptom of ITP? Are there any other symptoms that I should be aware of? Has anyone else used this kind of therapy for fatigue? Are there any downsides?

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David4

Thank you I am aware that I cannot take any NSAIDs whatsoever. I did look up an N said that has the least amount of gastrointestinal problems like bleeding and irritation was Celebrex. I’m not on that… read more

April 25
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Is Severe Fatigue A Likely Problem With Thromboytopeia

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Yes - fatigue is a common symptom in ITP patients. The condition can cause tiredness both directly and indirectly through:

- Low platelet counts affecting oxygen delivery

- The body's immune… read more

April 24
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Is Anyone Having Problems With Cuts Healing? Or Acne? I Have Permanent Scarring From Body Acne And Cuts I’ve Gotten On My Hands.

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Yes, healing problems and scarring are common with ITP due to low platelet counts. Platelets are crucial for wound healing, so cuts may take longer to heal and have a higher chance of scarring. For… read more

April 24
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Anybody Have ITP After Covid Vaccination?

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Yes I have

February 10
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When My RA Flairs Why Do The Areas That Hurt Turn Blue

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With ITP, bruising occurs because low platelet counts mean blood doesn't clot normally. Even minor bumps can cause blood vessels to leak under the skin, creating blue or purple bruises. This is a… read more

April 24
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Hiya I Have Had RA For 20 Years And At Stage 4 I'm On Etenercet 50mg Weekly,my Last Scores Were DAS28,VAS2.ESR .ITP A Possibility?

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Yes, ITP can occur in RA patients, especially those on TNF inhibitors like Etanercept. Your low ESR is good, but you should:

Get regular blood count monitoring
Watch for unusual bruising/bleeding
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April 24
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I Have Back, Knees, And Hips

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I have RA in both knees, back, ankles, wrist. I've had RA since 2014.

I have RA in both knees, back, ankles, wrist. I've had RA since 2014.

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RA and ITP can sometimes occur together as autoimmune conditions. Here's what you should know:

Both conditions involve your immune system
Some medications (like corticosteroids) can help manage both… read more

April 24
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I Was Diagnosed With RA Two Years Ago And Have Suddenly Lost My Appetite And 10 Lbs. Is This A Common Symptom Of RA?

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Weight loss and decreased appetite can be symptoms associated with ITP or its treatments. This could be due to
- Medications for ITP
- Stress related to managing a chronic condition
- Other… read more

April 24
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After Being In Remission For 13 Yrs After Nearly Dying From ITP .... What Is The Likelihood Of Me Getting It Again ?? I Am Now 60 Yrs Old.

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After contracting ITP at 43 yrs & having platelets at 1%, what are the chances of ITP coming back?

After contracting ITP at 43 yrs & having platelets at 1%, what are the chances of ITP coming back?

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David4

I’m 61 I was diagnosed two years ago with idiopathic immune thrombocytopenia purpura. My local hematologist didn’t instill great deal of confidence in me. I nearly died. I was at 4000 platelets. I… read more

April 25
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