Low Blood Platelet Count or Thrombocytopenia

[Zonahead]

I was just diagnosted with Thrombocytopenia.  My platelet count is low and prevents my blood from clotting.  If anyone has any information to help me to raise my count without the use of Steroids, I would appriciate it.  My doctor told me that is not food related and that it would not or could not be cured with juicing or healthy eating habits. He told me that there is not a reason for this condition it just happens.  My numbers have been up to 17,000  and then drop to 2000.  Normal is around 150,000 or more.  I am extremly low and had to be in the hospital a few days to get an infusion.  Now I have to go back into the doctors office and get another infusion on Monday.  Any advise would be helpful, thanks.

[Zonahead]

My count today was 142,000 thats good.  The doctor said no more pills, at least for now to see how things turn out.  I still need 3 more infusion, I hope my numbers stay up.  The doctor thinks that thing will level off and my numbers should stay up.  I will see in a few weeks what happens.

[Janet dicker]

Are you close to NYC. Ask your Dr. About "n plate",unless the retuning works alone,without. The pregnisone which in the very worst in terms of side effects. A good website is ITP people. My count is 4000 today,we just have to do our own research as much as possible.

[Zonahead]

Update:  They have me on Steroides and I get weekly infusions of Retuxan every Monday for the next 4 more weeks.  My numbers are up to 189,000 now from 2000.  The steroides have caused me to gain about 3o plus pounds in the last month or so.  I also have a lot of problems sleeping.  they are going to start to cut back on the steroids and get me off them all together to see in the infusions are working and can mantain my counts.  Time will tell.

[ira popo]

I am interested in this topic as well, as my dad just got diagnosed with the same....

[Zonahead]

Thank you for all the comments.  I will try the sesame oil, it sure can't hurt. 

[Wanda Cox]

Hi Zonahead, my mother's treatment always makes her platelet counts low and she has been taking sesame oil 1 T. morning and at night WITH protein.  She also rubs some on her wrists and ankles  So far they have been coming back up.  I don't know if this will help but wanted to share this information. 

[Janet dicker]

I have had a really bad case of ITP since the age of five.the dr's believe that I got it either from a bad case of chicken pox,or exposures to mosquito repellant spray.I am now in my fifties,and I still have it. I have tried multiple study drugs,one made me sicker than the other.I have not found that eating well makes a difference,though I try my best to.Does anyone know of any good natureopath drs in Nj or Ny? I don't have a lot of answers unfortunately,but pls. Write to me if I can help you in any way. Drink a lot of water after the infusions,tat stuff cannot be healthy,I have them too.If anyone can offer any suggestions,pls jump in.Be well,Janet

[zoann keck]

Hang in there.  I had ITP when I was 15, Eating well is crucial, but I would reccomend following a trusted Dr. through this journey.  I had my spleen removed and it did the trick, and no amount of eating right would have fixed it. 

[Wanda Cox]

Hi Zonahead,

My mother has lung cancer stage IV and she has chemo every two weeks.  Her platelet counts have been low and a natural pathic doctor sees her as well.  She's always been able to get them back up with some natural supplements.  I have emailed her and I will get back to you.  I know one thing forsure that has helped her is one teaspoon of sesame oil every morning.  Good luck to you.  You are in my prayers.