Does anyone else out there have I.T.P. (imuno thrombosytopenic purpura) a blood disorder?
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I had a coworker who had this.  There are medications for it, although I can't remember if the medications are a "cure" for it.  An alternative, sometimes last resort, is surgical removal of the spleen.  And I think the correct spelling is immunothrombocytopenic purpura.  If you type that into your Yahoo! search, you should be able to find many sites that will give you more information of what it is exactly and the treatment options.\n\nHope that helps.
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YES IT IS! I WAS VERY SICK RIGHT BEFORE X-MAS. I HAD THIS BAD RASH THAT I COULD NOT GET RID OF. I HAD A BLOOD TEST DONE AND MY TRIGLYCERIDES LEVEL WAS OVER 8000. ( SHOCKING I KNOW !!!)  THAT RASH WAS FROM THE TRIGLYCERIDES TRYING TO COME OUT OF MY SKIN. THERE WAS NOWHERE FOR THEM TO GO ANYMORE!  IT WAS SUCH A RARE THING FOR THE DR'S TO SEE THEY TOOK PICS OF IT AND WILL BE PUT INTO A MED BOOK. I WAS GOING INTO PANCREATIC FAILURE! IT'S SOMETHING SOOO VERY SERIOUS . IF YOUR LEVELS ARE THAT HIGH PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU DO WHATEVER YOUR DR TELLS YOU TO DO . I MYSELF WENT ON INSULIN . I WAS SO VERY CLOSE TO HAVING A STROKE . IF YOU WANT TO TALK MORE ABOUT THIS OR JUST NEED SOME SUPPORT .. ADD ME TO YOUR MESSENGER :) TAKE CARE OF YOURSELF !
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I am really sorry to read that. Mine is B+, pl lemme know if the hospital can exchange the blood, i mean taking mine and giving the required O+. I am in chennai. u can contact me by clicking my icon.
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You could also be anemic.  Have a blood test done and check that out.
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I am very, very sorry to hear that BillsFan...  I also have PN pretty much all over my body.  I KNOW how painful it is.  \n\nThere's a really good book that I found on PN that has really informed me of all of the mysterious causes.  Mine has also come on for no real "true" reason.  Read my other answers @ my q&a page and see if that helps.  I wish you the best of luck.
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There are so very many autoimmune disorders and rare autoimmune disorders but the one I keep coming back to is SLE.  As you have already said this has been ruled out, my only suggestion is that you get a referral to a specialist in autoimmune diseases.  I am wondering what it was that made your doctors rule out Systemic Lupus Erythematosus.  Do you happen to know?
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There are many.  First I would write down when and what you are doing when this happens.  Arthritis, RSD, Hypocalcimeia,,, I have had the same thing and it took two years before the doctors could do tests and eliminate each.  Surgery and alot of work from myself keeping a daily notebook regarding my symptoms.  In the end I had all of the ones I mentioned.  You need a good doctor of immunology who can tests and find out exactly what needs to be done and find a course of treatment.
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the word you want is "petichiae" which are small pinpoint looking hemorrhages in the skin. These may occur if the platelet count drops too low
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That is weird, my friend and I were discussing that yesterday. She had been to the doc and he said that the blood bank loves her blood, she is 0 neg. too. She told me that anyone can get her blood, but she could only have 0 neg. herself. I never knew that! I have no idea what type I am, but I will find out now. Thanks for reminding me to do that!
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In the spring of 1984 I had a foot long blood clot in my right leg in the calf area.  Blood clots are often referred to as thrombophelbitis meaning a deep vein blood clot.  I was in the hospital for 3 wks and had to remain in bed.  The doctor tested my blood, and he told me I had blood the consistency of frozen ketchup!  So he put me on Coumaden.  He tried the pill form, but it wasn't working, so he gave it to me thru a i.v.  After several days had passed, my blood still wasn't thinning out like he had hoped so in addition to the i.v. Coumaden, he ordered shots of Hepburn several times a day in my stomach area.  After awhile things were starting to look better, until the nurse went to get a sample of my blood and I was bleeding really bad, all over the bed and floor.  The doctor had to eliminate the Hepburn shots and slowly after a period of a few more days, my blood returned to normal again.  \n\nWith modern technology, I am certain by now, the treatment is a lot better than it was back in 1984.\n\nI hope this is helpful to you!  Good luck and I hope you feel better soon!!
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this may just be your body ..giving blood today is a serious thing and you are nice to want to give but I myself can't so the other problem is the new meds may be to strong for you it is hard to be rid of anemia I have had it all my life you can do everything right it is your body and you have to live with it kara
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Hello,\n\nIf your WBC and platelets are truly low, you should see a hematologist.  A variety of conditions can cause that, some more benign than others.  These numbers will then be placed into proper context based on history, physical examination and other tests.  Can't get any more specific than that.
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It may be something to do with mad cow disease or HIV, also I think its only if you have received blood between 1980-86 that you can't give blood.
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A specialist in blood disorders...
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It's difficult to diagnose your symptoms without proper testing.\nGo to your doc for a check-up, bleeding every 2 weeks is not normal weather you're under stress or not.  You might be becoming anemic from all the blood loss.  Does your campus have a clinic you can go to?
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yes, I heard of it.  Its an autoimmune disease.  Your skin begins to tighten on your hand and face I think.  It becomes hard to eat too, they have throat problems.  A lot of people that have it also have Raynaulds and have cold fingers and toes.  There are several blood test that a specialist can do to see if you have it.  So instead of worrying, get the blood test.
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Hi, have you ever heard of comorbid conditions? It means coexisting conditions. I have bipolar as well as ADD/ anxiety, but bipolar being the dominant. It is not common for people with a chemical imbalance to also have a secondary illness such as mine. My Dr. does not treat the ADD, because the stimulants would not be good for my bipolar. Would be glad to answer any questions just send me a message.