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PLS Help – Low Platelets. What can be done?

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    • April 12, 2011 at 6:36 pm
    Hope Returning
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      What can help increase Platelets? Can GCSF increase low platelets? If not, what can? They are extremely low now

      What can help increase Platelets? Can GCSF increase low platelets? If not, what can? They are extremely low now

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        • April 12, 2011 at 6:38 pm
        jag
        Participant

          Are you taking interferon?  If so, just discontinuing that can get rid of the low platelets.

          Could you provide more information?

          • April 12, 2011 at 6:38 pm
          jag
          Participant

            Are you taking interferon?  If so, just discontinuing that can get rid of the low platelets.

            Could you provide more information?

            • April 12, 2011 at 6:39 pm
            ShariC
            Participant

              I had extremely low platelets after my 4th round of biochemotherapy.  My nurse called and scheduled a blood transfusion.  It helped immediately.  Perhaps you should look into that.  Hope this helps! – Shari

              • April 12, 2011 at 6:39 pm
              ShariC
              Participant

                I had extremely low platelets after my 4th round of biochemotherapy.  My nurse called and scheduled a blood transfusion.  It helped immediately.  Perhaps you should look into that.  Hope this helps! – Shari

                • April 12, 2011 at 7:20 pm
                MichaelFL
                Participant

                  As JAG said we need more info. Are you on interferon or some other chemo drugs ? A blood transfusion in one option. There are others depending on the severity. GM-CSF will also increrase platelet counts. Corticosteroids may also be given for a period of time.

                  Your doctor should know what to do depending on your individual circumstances.

                  There are some foods and juices that will help as well.

                  Michael

                  • April 12, 2011 at 7:20 pm
                  MichaelFL
                  Participant

                    As JAG said we need more info. Are you on interferon or some other chemo drugs ? A blood transfusion in one option. There are others depending on the severity. GM-CSF will also increrase platelet counts. Corticosteroids may also be given for a period of time.

                    Your doctor should know what to do depending on your individual circumstances.

                    There are some foods and juices that will help as well.

                    Michael

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