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ITP doctor in Pittsburgh?

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3 years 10 hours ago #72993 by JandS
ITP doctor in Pittsburgh? was created by JandS
Hi... My husband has ITP, which is being treated by Nplate, and he may be having a loss of response. We have an excellent hematologist, but we'd like a second opinion. We'll appreciate any recommendations!

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2 years 11 months ago #72996 by MelA
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Do you have a university/teaching hospital nearby?
"Instead of wasting your time worrying about symptoms, just get it checked out" -Nieca Goldberg, MD

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2 years 11 months ago #72997 by JandS
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Hi... Yes, in fact we do, and there are several hematologists there. I was just hoping for a particular recommendation. Absent that, I am sure we'll be fine. Thanks.

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2 years 11 months ago #72998 by MelA
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I saw the head of hematology at a university hospital - this was back in early 1990s - he told me "you will have your spleen removed" and to this day my spleen is still where God put it and doing the job it is supposed to do.  Wasn't impressed with that 2nd opinion :)  

You and your husband like his hematologist?   What is he recommending?
I honestly know nothing about Nplate - what is his count doing?
"Instead of wasting your time worrying about symptoms, just get it checked out" -Nieca Goldberg, MD

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