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An anxious mom

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5 months 3 weeks ago #73611 by Liwen
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Hi, everyone

My son is 18 years old, he was recently diagnosed ITP. His platelet count dropped to 16 in a month but he didn't have symptoms.
Does anyone have any recommendations for a great ITP doctor near Pennington, Princeton or Lawrenceville NJ?
Thanks!

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2 months 3 weeks ago #73672 by Lman
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Hi Liwen
I don't know anybody in NJ, I live in IL. Just as someone who found to have itp at 21 a few years ago (and I also have an anxious mom), I tell you there's no grave danger in itp and you should not worry! Most of us here would be happy to have a platelet count that does not need treatment but just a little more careful living

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2 months 3 weeks ago #73674 by MelA
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I'm so sorry - bad enough for an adult to get ITP but when it is your child it is worse! We Moms do get anxious that's for sure - but it is me with ITP not one of my sons. I was diagnosed at 11k and dropping - looked like I'd been beaten in a back alley with a 2x4.

Is there a hospital near you that is associated with university? If so I'd go that route first. If not then could your son's doctor or your doctor recommend a good hematologist?

Keep us posted on finding a hematologist and how your son (and you) are doing!
Melinda

"Instead of wasting your time worrying about symptoms, just get it checked out" -Nieca Goldberg, MD

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