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Hello,
Has anyone traveled overseas like Long flights with low platelets? I am talking really low like 23000. I am planning to travel 18 hrs(flight travel). Prednisone bumps up my numbers usually but I don't want to be on it considering the Covid situation, especially on a long flight like this. Any suggestions?

I flew from UK to Australia and back my count was 21 when I returned. I had no extra meds nor any problems. I had checked with my haemo what count I needed to fly before I left.  She told me above 1. 

I moved to Japan shortly after getting out of the hospital having had a count of 11k and dropping, a bone marrow biopsy, a diagnosis of ITP, on 60mg of prednisone and not knowing if I'd have a hematologist there.  Had a fantastic hematologist in Tokyo.  From there we moved to Hong Kong, I flew Beijing, Cairo, Rome, London, the US, Thailand, Singapore - took the Jet Foil to Macau and to China - and really didn't check my count before doing so, and on a lower dose of pred.    What is funny (in my mind) is back home in the States I would not fly to New Jersey for a nephew's wedding because it was during the SARS outbreak and they were saying it could be spread on planes.  

I have no suggestions really - are you staying in one location? for how long?  
Have you talked with your hematologist about where you are going & what to do if you feel your count went down?  Can you take prednisone with you in case it is needed.   

Thanks mrsb04  and  MelA  !! That gives me a boost of confidence and yes I will be carrying Prednisone with me just in case. Will be staying in just one place. It is just the 18 hrs travel I am a bit worried about. 

RR01
I wouldn't worry about the journey too much. Mine home from Oz took 35 hours!!!!
What I would suggest is taking some TXA tablets with you too.  Then should you have any mucosal bleeding i.e. nosebleed or oral blood blisters. I carry a couple with me in my purse at all times just in case.