Guest guest Posted February 12, 2007 Report Share Posted February 12, 2007 Take your lactulose???? De Low Platelets Hi Guys, This morning I was sitting here in front of the computer my cheek was a bit itchy so I scratched it. Next thing I knew there's blood running down my face. It took me about 4 minutes of holding a kleenex & pressing on it to get it to stop. I'm also getting nose bleeds a lot. I've never had a nose bleed before. They're not gushers, just small things that stop in a minute but I can't blow my nose, that's what starts them. I know it's caused by low platelets & there isn't any tx for that but it's really starting to scare me. I donn't have a doctor appointment til March 15. Anyone have any suggestions? Hugs, SuZie & SpYke the Wuss who doesn't like it when his mama bleeds all over the place. Next time I'm coming back as a cat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 12, 2007 Report Share Posted February 12, 2007 Yes Ma'am I did, not that it has any connection to the bleeding - Little Twilight Zone music here - or do they????? SuZie Motley <dmotley@...> wrote: Take your lactulose???? De -----Original Message-----From: Hepatitis CSupportGroupForDummies [mailto:Hepatitis CSupportGroupForDummies ] On Behalf Of suzieSent: Monday, February 12, 2007 3:26 PMHepatitis Cfordummies ; Hepatitis Clearingandclear Subject: Low Platelets Hi Guys, This morning I was sitting here in front of the computer my cheek was a bit itchy so I scratched it. Next thing I knew there's blood running down my face. It took me about 4 minutes of holding a kleenex & pressing on it to get it to stop. I'm also getting nose bleeds a lot. I've never had a nose bleed before. They're not gushers, just small things that stop in a minute but I can't blow my nose, that's what starts them. I know it's caused by low platelets & there isn't any tx for that but it's really starting to scare me. I donn't have a doctor appointment til March 15. Anyone have any suggestions? Hugs, SuZie & SpYke the Wuss who doesn't like it when his mama bleeds all over the place. Next time I'm coming back as a cat Next time I'm coming back as a cat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 13, 2007 Report Share Posted February 13, 2007 Where are you bleeding? Gail RE: Low Platelets Yes Ma'am I did, not that it has any connection to the bleeding - Little Twilight Zone music here - or do they????? SuZie Motley <dmotley@...> wrote: Take your lactulose???? De -----Original Message-----From: Hepatitis CSupportGroupForDummies [mailto:Hepatitis CSupportGroupForDummies ] On Behalf Of suzieSent: Monday, February 12, 2007 3:26 PMHepatitis Cfordummies ; Hepatitis Clearingandclear Subject: Low Platelets Hi Guys, This morning I was sitting here in front of the computer my cheek was a bit itchy so I scratched it. Next thing I knew there's blood running down my face. It took me about 4 minutes of holding a kleenex & pressing on it to get it to stop. I'm also getting nose bleeds a lot. I've never had a nose bleed before. They're not gushers, just small things that stop in a minute but I can't blow my nose, that's what starts them. I know it's caused by low platelets & there isn't any tx for that but it's really starting to scare me. I donn't have a doctor appointment til March 15. Anyone have any suggestions? Hugs, SuZie & SpYke the Wuss who doesn't like it when his mama bleeds all over the place. Next time I'm coming back as a cat Next time I'm coming back as a cat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 13, 2007 Report Share Posted February 13, 2007 Are you taking any meds that can be thinning your blood?I would make arrangement to see your doctor as soon as possible. Gail Low Platelets Hi Guys, This morning I was sitting here in front of the computer my cheek was a bit itchy so I scratched it. Next thing I knew there's blood running down my face. It took me about 4 minutes of holding a kleenex & pressing on it to get it to stop. I'm also getting nose bleeds a lot. I've never had a nose bleed before. They're not gushers, just small things that stop in a minute but I can't blow my nose, that's what starts them. I know it's caused by low platelets & there isn't any tx for that but it's really starting to scare me. I donn't have a doctor appointment til March 15. Anyone have any suggestions? Hugs, SuZie & SpYke the Wuss who doesn't like it when his mama bleeds all over the place. Next time I'm coming back as a cat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 13, 2007 Report Share Posted February 13, 2007 Gail, I'm getting nose bleeds which I never had before & yesterday it was my face. I scratched my face, not knowing there was a small scab there. I first noticed it when the blood started running down my face & dripping onto my shirt.. It took about 5 minutes of pressure to get it to stop. SuZiegail <gaila@...> wrote: Where are you bleeding? Gail RE: Low Platelets Yes Ma'am I did, not that it has any connection to the bleeding - Little Twilight Zone music here - or do they????? SuZie Motley <dmotleybellsouth (DOT) net> wrote: Take your lactulose???? De -----Original Message-----From: Hepatitis CSupportGroupForDummies [mailto:Hepatitis CSupportGroupForDummies ] On Behalf Of suzieSent: Monday, February 12, 2007 3:26 PMHepatitis Cfordummies ; Hepatitis Clearingandclear Subject: Low Platelets Hi Guys, This morning I was sitting here in front of the computer my cheek was a bit itchy so I scratched it. Next thing I knew there's blood running down my face. It took me about 4 minutes of holding a kleenex & pressing on it to get it to stop. I'm also getting nose bleeds a lot. I've never had a nose bleed before. They're not gushers, just small things that stop in a minute but I can't blow my nose, that's what starts them. I know it's caused by low platelets & there isn't any tx for that but it's really starting to scare me. I donn't have a doctor appointment til March 15. Anyone have any suggestions? Hugs, SuZie & SpYke the Wuss who doesn't like it when his mama bleeds all over the place. Next time I'm coming back as a cat Next time I'm coming back as a cat Next time I'm coming back as a cat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 13, 2007 Report Share Posted February 13, 2007 Nope, no blood thinners, not even aspirin. I'm going to try to make a new appointment but she's busy - they all are. There are over five hundred people without even a family doc, so I'm lucky. Love Ya Mama Gail, SuZie & SpYke - your honorary grandsongail <gaila@...> wrote: Are you taking any meds that can be thinning your blood?I would make arrangement to see your doctor as soon as possible. Gail Low Platelets Hi Guys, This morning I was sitting here in front of the computer my cheek was a bit itchy so I scratched it. Next thing I knew there's blood running down my face. It took me about 4 minutes of holding a kleenex & pressing on it to get it to stop. I'm also getting nose bleeds a lot. I've never had a nose bleed before. They're not gushers, just small things that stop in a minute but I can't blow my nose, that's what starts them. I know it's caused by low platelets & there isn't any tx for that but it's really starting to scare me. I donn't have a doctor appointment til March 15. Anyone have any suggestions? Hugs, SuZie & SpYke the Wuss who doesn't like it when his mama bleeds all over the place. Next time I'm coming back as a cat Next time I'm coming back as a cat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 13, 2007 Report Share Posted February 13, 2007 Hi SuZie, My Platelets got really low also, if that is what is happening to you. I used Neosporin ointment in my nose because it was always sore, it's an antibiotic ointment here and there are generics. I also used normal saline spray to moisten. I was also banned from any handyman kind of stuff because I'm not very handy and always ended up bruised and bleeding. So just be real safe. Take your lactulose so you don't try anything dangerous. Hope you get in soon to see what your platelets are doing. Can you get blood drawn somewhere else and have it sent to your Doc? Here we have stand alone labs all over and I just go there and they send the results my Doc. There's not much to do about low Platelets as you said other than a transfusion. Re: Low Platelets Next time I'm coming back as a cat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 14, 2007 Report Share Posted February 14, 2007 When I was on treatment and my white count was very very low,I used to get nose bleeds just from blowing my nose.Get your blood checked out. Gail RE: Low Platelets Yes Ma'am I did, not that it has any connection to the bleeding - Little Twilight Zone music here - or do they????? SuZie Motley <dmotleybellsouth (DOT) net> wrote: Take your lactulose???? De -----Original Message-----From: Hepatitis CSupportGroupForDummies [mailto:Hepatitis CSupportGroupForDummies ] On Behalf Of suzieSent: Monday, February 12, 2007 3:26 PMHepatitis Cfordummies ; Hepatitis Clearingandclear Subject: Low Platelets Hi Guys, This morning I was sitting here in front of the computer my cheek was a bit itchy so I scratched it. Next thing I knew there's blood running down my face. It took me about 4 minutes of holding a kleenex & pressing on it to get it to stop. I'm also getting nose bleeds a lot. I've never had a nose bleed before. They're not gushers, just small things that stop in a minute but I can't blow my nose, that's what starts them. I know it's caused by low platelets & there isn't any tx for that but it's really starting to scare me. I donn't have a doctor appointment til March 15. Anyone have any suggestions? Hugs, SuZie & SpYke the Wuss who doesn't like it when his mama bleeds all over the place. Next time I'm coming back as a cat Next time I'm coming back as a cat Next time I'm coming back as a cat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 14, 2007 Report Share Posted February 14, 2007 I love you too girl,but tell the nurse you think your white count is way down cause of the bleeding.If you can't go in see about lab work at the ER,and they can tell you what to do to stop the nose bleeds.I know an ice pack on the back of your neck will stop a nose bleed.Keep me informed hon. Gail Low Platelets Hi Guys, This morning I was sitting here in front of the computer my cheek was a bit itchy so I scratched it. Next thing I knew there's blood running down my face. It took me about 4 minutes of holding a kleenex & pressing on it to get it to stop. I'm also getting nose bleeds a lot. I've never had a nose bleed before. They're not gushers, just small things that stop in a minute but I can't blow my nose, that's what starts them. I know it's caused by low platelets & there isn't any tx for that but it's really starting to scare me. I donn't have a doctor appointment til March 15. Anyone have any suggestions? Hugs, SuZie & SpYke the Wuss who doesn't like it when his mama bleeds all over the place. Next time I'm coming back as a cat Next time I'm coming back as a cat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 16, 2007 Report Share Posted February 16, 2007 Hi , Sorry it took me so long to respond but I seem to have lost a day somewhere. Here you need a requisition from a doctor to even get blood drawn. Last time I had mine done - in November - my platelets were half normal, half of what they should be. My next appointment is March 20th. I take my Lactulose like a good girl (De keeps reminding me) I have a nurse coming once a week to make sure I'm coherent - alright Deb I know, I know, I'm not coherent on my best day , shh now. Everybody seems to be recommending a saline spray so I'm going to try that, I just can't picture putting Neosporin up my nose. Thanks, SuZie Next time I'm coming back as a cat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 16, 2007 Report Share Posted February 16, 2007 Hi Gail, My platelets have been low for months now but the docs say there's no tx for that. Next time I see her I'm going to make sure of that. Lots of people have to take procrit for low red counts when they're on tx but that's red not white cells & I'm not sure is platelets & white cells are the same (gotta check that out) Thanks Mama Gail, SuZie & Sir SpYke your loving, fuzzy grandson ( ) Next time I'm coming back as a cat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 16, 2007 Report Share Posted February 16, 2007 There are needles for it.Low red is Procrit and I forget what it is for low white count.Group what is the shots for low white count? Gail Re: Low Platelets Hi Gail, My platelets have been low for months now but the docs say there's no tx for that. Next time I see her I'm going to make sure of that. Lots of people have to take procrit for low red counts when they're on tx but that's red not white cells & I'm not sure is platelets & white cells are the same (gotta check that out) Thanks Mama Gail, SuZie & Sir SpYke your loving, fuzzy grandson ( ) Next time I'm coming back as a cat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 16, 2007 Report Share Posted February 16, 2007 The spray will help cause houses are so dry in the winter and it doesn't hurt the nose.My husband has to use that if he gets a cold cause he has high blood pressure so there are few things I can let him have. Gail Re: Low Platelets Hi , Sorry it took me so long to respond but I seem to have lost a day somewhere. Here you need a requisition from a doctor to even get blood drawn. Last time I had mine done - in November - my platelets were half normal, half of what they should be. My next appointment is March 20th. I take my Lactulose like a good girl (De keeps reminding me) I have a nurse coming once a week to make sure I'm coherent - alright Deb I know, I know, I'm not coherent on my best day , shh now. Everybody seems to be recommending a saline spray so I'm going to try that, I just can't picture putting Neosporin up my nose. Thanks, SuZie Next time I'm coming back as a cat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 3, 2011 Report Share Posted October 3, 2011 My platelet count went from 78K to 58K in three months, Last month the count was 63K. WBC went from 13.5K to 18.5K and RBC near normal. How low can a platelet count go before chemo may be needed? Does anyone out there have low platelet counts, with other counts not too bad, and you still feel good? What decisions have you or your doctor made concerning platelets? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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