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11 years 1 month ago #37744 by Sg24
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I have had itp for going on 4 years we have tried n-plate injections for 3 years but they stopped working the way they should they now want to remove my spleen. I do not agree with what the doctor wants to do. Has anyone refused?

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11 years 1 month ago #37756 by Rob16
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I don't know about teens, but plenty of adults on this site have refused splenectomy, as well as a wide variety of other extreme treatments. Read everything you can on this website, so that you can demonstrate the strength of your convictions. Make sure you have a second opinion from a hematologist who specializes in ITP. Splenectomy is forever!

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11 years 1 month ago #37765 by Sg24
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thanks for the information and if its not to much to ask what treatments have worked for you

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11 years 1 month ago #37766 by Sandi
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What are your counts and what treatments have you tried?

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11 years 1 month ago #37771 by Sg24
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steroids and n-plate injections and they stay around the 50's

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11 years 1 month ago #37789 by Sandi
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Counts in the 50's are perfect while using N-Plate. The drug isn't meant to induce normal counts and if it does, the dose should be lowered.

If your goal is remission, there are other options to try, such as Rituxan.

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11 years 1 month ago #37807 by Sg24
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Rituxan is what we are getting ready to start im hoping it works

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11 years 1 month ago #37809 by Sandi
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Good luck! I hope it works for you too.

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