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Petechiae at 117?

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13 years 1 month ago - 13 years 1 month ago #27177 by maeld
Petechiae at 117? was created by maeld
Long story short, daughters platelets 117 two weeks ago, was told my primary physician to see her hematologist. Hematologist is considering her a new patient because she has been there for 3 years, (thanks to remission) and her appt is not till Sept 6th. Her primary will not schedule bloodwork till next Wednesday for a recheck. Today she had her gyne appt and that doctor noticed petechiae on her arms, but didn't order bloodwork.

Can you have petechiae at 117 or are we looking at the fact that she has prolly gone lower than 117 now? Opinions?
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13 years 1 month ago #27178 by crystal lee
Replied by crystal lee on topic Petechiae at 117?
My 2 yr old has ITP my 10 yr old is healthly..Last month my 10 yr old woke up with it all over his back ( he had slept on floor against the mattress) so I FREAKED..called the Dr they did a cbc his platelets were 260,000!!! I am telling you this because I totally understand why you are concerned but I do believe it must be possible :) Good Luck I hope your daughter is still high (by chance was she lifting anything heavy or working out) I was told that can cause it on your arms
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13 years 1 month ago #27180 by Sandi
Replied by Sandi on topic Petechiae at 117?
Yes, a person can have petechiae at higher counts. It can be caused by cutting off the circulation, like sitting cross-legged, sleeping on a hand, etc. I've had it happen. If there are not many and they fade in a day or two, chances are she is fine.
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