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If You Have All The Symtons Of.ITP, What Type Of Dr. Should You See.to Get It Treated

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Anna2

Hematogist

January 3, 2024
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How Do Your ITP-related Bruises Vary In Appearance And Feel On Different Days?

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ITP bruises typically follow this pattern:

Day 1-2: Dark purple/red, tender to touch
Days 3-5: Blue/violet, less painful
Days 5-10: Green/yellow edges, minimal discomfort
Days 10-14: Yellow/brown… read more

April 24
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How Do You Manage Both Lupus And ITP? Share Your Experience.

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Anna

My whole red cells were nearly wiped out and bone marrow weren't making any more. I thought I had a chest infection because I was breathless but I was heading for a major heart attack. I had 3… read more

December 28, 2023
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Have You Experienced And Managed Complications From Untreated ITP? Share Your Insights

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Hi anna i have itp trying with no medication after 2 years have huge bruises come up but perservering .

July 27
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What Treatments Have You Tried For ITP? Which Worked Best? Share Your Experiences Below.

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January 3, 2024
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How Do You Incorporate Leafy Greens Into Your ITP Diet?

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Patricia5

I make a leafy spinach egg omelet seasoned with onion, garlic powder and black pepper, with sliced avocado and sometime graded parmesan cheese or mozzarella cheese for breakfast.

October 11, 2023
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How Do You Enjoy Leafy Greens, Like Kale, In Your Snacks?

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Dawn

Kale soup

August 15, 2023
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How Have Friends And Family Supported You In Dealing With ITP Fatigue?

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Raquel

I do have a supportive and loving family. But I feel most do not truly understand the extent of this disease and how difficult it is to manage. I’m 32 and it’s like my life has been completely flipped… read more

September 19, 2023
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Have You Noticed Any Differences Between The Newer Treatments And Previous Treatments You Have Tried For Chronic ITP?

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Traditional first-line treatments like corticosteroids and IVIG have shown good initial response rates, with IVIG helping over 80% of newly diagnosed patients and corticosteroids helping 60-80% of… read more

May 29
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