I was just using myself as a point of comparison. It is very possible, even likely, that others have different thresholds. As another example, I never have had nose bleed issues. Others have that problem a lot. Essentially, for those with 'wet bleeding' ITP can become a daily struggle instead of a nuisance. In those cases finding something that works, like Promacta or Nplate, becomes more of a necessity. Of course with children, IVIG treatment is more the norm because of the likely temporary nature of ITP with them.
With counts bouncing, I'm sure its a bit of a guessing game.
Keep in mind, one can't stop technology. Nothing you can do to stop medical science working on ITP everyday. It is reasonable to expect major curative-like advances as the immune system becomes understood.
Stepping up on soap box. Same argument with things like the 'new green deal'. Those that profess such things assume technology never changes. This is profoundly wrong and misguided. Not 'progressive' thinking in any way. Stepping down from soap box.
