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Newly Diagnosed & Frequently Asked Questions 1049 topics

If you are new to ITP or someone close to you is, this is a good place to start finding out information. The regulars on this board will be happy to help you with any questions they have. Please remember however that we are not medical professionals and you should always check information with your doctor

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Trying to be positive, but hard Category: Newly Diagnosed & Frequently Asked Questions Topic started 11 years 2 months ago, by Keshoban Last Post 11 years 2 months ago by pj73	Replies:6 Views:2993	Last Post by pj73 11 years 2 months ago
Three weeks with ITP Category: Newly Diagnosed & Frequently Asked Questions Topic started 11 years 3 months ago, by Heavenlyshortie Last Post 11 years 3 months ago by Sandi	Replies:14 Views:3475	Last Post by Sandi 11 years 3 months ago
No Energy Category: Newly Diagnosed & Frequently Asked Questions Topic started 11 years 3 months ago, by cmacera Last Post 11 years 3 months ago by GhostRider	Replies:6 Views:3343	Last Post by GhostRider 11 years 3 months ago
Spleen destroying platelets Category: Newly Diagnosed & Frequently Asked Questions Topic started 11 years 3 months ago, by abbegirl Last Post 11 years 3 months ago by Sandi	Replies:3 Views:2828	Last Post by Sandi 11 years 3 months ago
just diagnosed meeting people in same boat Category: Newly Diagnosed & Frequently Asked Questions Topic started 11 years 3 months ago, by jadelou24 Last Post 11 years 3 months ago by Ann	Replies:3 Views:2910	Last Post by Ann 11 years 3 months ago
Would really welcome any thoughts! Category: Newly Diagnosed & Frequently Asked Questions Topic started 11 years 3 months ago, by jomurphy Last Post 11 years 3 months ago by meredithjane	Replies:21 Views:4443	Last Post by meredithjane 11 years 3 months ago
New to PDSA - ITP Diagnosis in 2011 Category: Newly Diagnosed & Frequently Asked Questions Topic started 11 years 3 months ago, by sgoudie Last Post 11 years 3 months ago by Vdeutsch85	Replies:4 Views:3323	Last Post by Vdeutsch85 11 years 3 months ago
Small tiny purple bruises Category: Newly Diagnosed & Frequently Asked Questions Topic started 11 years 3 months ago, by FionaJ Last Post 11 years 3 months ago by FionaJ	Replies:5 Views:4094	Last Post by FionaJ 11 years 3 months ago
Swollen feet and bruising from shoes Category: Newly Diagnosed & Frequently Asked Questions Topic started 11 years 3 months ago, by KathleenB Last Post 11 years 3 months ago by Sandi	Replies:1 Views:3726	Last Post by Sandi 11 years 3 months ago
Newly Re-Diagnosed 27 Yrs After Splenectomy Category: Newly Diagnosed & Frequently Asked Questions Topic started 11 years 4 months ago, by jbrunet Last Post 11 years 4 months ago by Sandi	Replies:6 Views:3265	Last Post by Sandi 11 years 4 months ago
MabThera (rituxan)- How quickly should I respond Category: Newly Diagnosed & Frequently Asked Questions Topic started 11 years 4 months ago, by Nathan Last Post 11 years 4 months ago by Sandi	Replies:1 Views:2648	Last Post by Sandi 11 years 4 months ago
My life with ITP, info for newly diagnosed Category: Newly Diagnosed & Frequently Asked Questions Topic started 11 years 4 months ago, by xtwinx82 Last Post 11 years 4 months ago by Sandi	Replies:3 Views:2434	Last Post by Sandi 11 years 4 months ago
Should I be worried? Category: Newly Diagnosed & Frequently Asked Questions Topic started 11 years 4 months ago, by renee106 Last Post 11 years 4 months ago by Sandi	Replies:21 Views:5814	Last Post by Sandi 11 years 4 months ago
Newly Diagnosed with ITP Category: Newly Diagnosed & Frequently Asked Questions Topic started 12 years 2 months ago, by openhanded Last Post 11 years 4 months ago by openhanded	Replies:18 Views:3794	Last Post by openhanded 11 years 4 months ago
I don't know what to do? Category: Newly Diagnosed & Frequently Asked Questions Topic started 11 years 4 months ago, by Wwfbader Last Post 11 years 4 months ago by Sandi	Replies:1 Views:2350	Last Post by Sandi 11 years 4 months ago
Low Platelets..Help PLS!!! only 22 years old Category: Newly Diagnosed & Frequently Asked Questions Topic started 13 years 8 months ago, by jwest52 Last Post 11 years 4 months ago by Sandi 1 2 3	Replies:86 Views:24.3k	Last Post by Sandi 11 years 4 months ago
Diagnosed on Memorial Day Category: Newly Diagnosed & Frequently Asked Questions Topic started 11 years 4 months ago, by dhr911 Last Post 11 years 4 months ago by Vdeutsch85	Replies:6 Views:2610	Last Post by Vdeutsch85 11 years 4 months ago
Anyone diagnosed after strong dose of Antibiotics Category: Newly Diagnosed & Frequently Asked Questions Topic started 11 years 4 months ago, by ptschuma Last Post 11 years 4 months ago by ptschuma	Replies:6 Views:2852	Last Post by ptschuma 11 years 4 months ago
Hey everyone Category: Newly Diagnosed & Frequently Asked Questions Topic started 11 years 5 months ago, by predniman Last Post 11 years 4 months ago by poseymint	Replies:19 Views:4162	Last Post by poseymint 11 years 4 months ago
prednisone witbdrawal? Category: Newly Diagnosed & Frequently Asked Questions Topic started 11 years 5 months ago, by nikachu451 Last Post 11 years 4 months ago by Sandi	Replies:18 Views:3145	Last Post by Sandi 11 years 4 months ago
24 y/o male, diagnosed w/ ITP last week Category: Newly Diagnosed & Frequently Asked Questions Topic started 11 years 5 months ago, by n8huckins Last Post 11 years 4 months ago by lazarus	Replies:8 Views:2703	Last Post by lazarus 11 years 4 months ago
Started my battle 5/1 Category: Newly Diagnosed & Frequently Asked Questions Topic started 11 years 5 months ago, by LadyNole Last Post 11 years 5 months ago by GhostRider	Replies:6 Views:2788	Last Post by GhostRider 11 years 5 months ago
New Here...seeking info Category: Newly Diagnosed & Frequently Asked Questions Topic started 11 years 5 months ago, by dflora3168 Last Post 11 years 5 months ago by Sandi	Replies:1 Views:2975	Last Post by Sandi 11 years 5 months ago
ITP diagnosis Category: Newly Diagnosed & Frequently Asked Questions Topic started 11 years 6 months ago, by bhattacc10 Last Post 11 years 6 months ago by Sandi	Replies:5 Views:2948	Last Post by Sandi 11 years 6 months ago
First Seven Weeks with ITP Category: Newly Diagnosed & Frequently Asked Questions Topic started 11 years 9 months ago, by AlizaGC Last Post 11 years 6 months ago by Sandi	Replies:12 Views:3723	Last Post by Sandi 11 years 6 months ago
Looking for some answers Category: Newly Diagnosed & Frequently Asked Questions Topic started 11 years 6 months ago, by Matthew Last Post 11 years 6 months ago by juliannesmom	Replies:12 Views:4359	Last Post by juliannesmom 11 years 6 months ago
From Maui to the Hospital Category: Newly Diagnosed & Frequently Asked Questions Topic started 11 years 7 months ago, by Murray2104 Last Post 11 years 6 months ago by Ashegh 1 2	Replies:41 Views:9500	Last Post by Ashegh 11 years 6 months ago
Recomendation for Hematologist in Santa Monica CA Category: Newly Diagnosed & Frequently Asked Questions Topic started 11 years 7 months ago, by stevenkalb Last Post 11 years 6 months ago by DeeDee Marie	Replies:7 Views:3137	Last Post by DeeDee Marie 11 years 6 months ago
ITP TREATMENT IN AFRICA Category: Newly Diagnosed & Frequently Asked Questions Topic started 12 years 10 months ago, by Amin Shamji Last Post 11 years 6 months ago by Nevs	Replies:1 Views:2971	Last Post by Nevs 11 years 6 months ago
Shingles vacination, (Zoztramax ?? -- Worthwhile ? Category: Newly Diagnosed & Frequently Asked Questions Topic started 11 years 8 months ago, by scooter2y Last Post 11 years 6 months ago by Lady Elly	Replies:29 Views:9426	Last Post by Lady Elly 11 years 6 months ago

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