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Is there other drugs that controls ITP

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14 years 11 months ago #12369 by rhonda
Is there other drugs that controls ITP was created by rhonda
Hi Group,
I have been diagnosed with prednisone induced glaucoma. I am down to 15 mg. of prednisone. And I am noticing the petechiae is coming back. Is there other drugs that I can take that might control my ITP?
Thank you,
Rhonda

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14 years 11 months ago #12370 by eklein
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There sure are other drugs that work for some people - what have you tried? Read more here: www.pdsa.org/treatments/conventional.html
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14 years 11 months ago #12371 by rhonda
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They have only given me prednisone. And know about the glacoma, and are not offering an alternative.

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14 years 11 months ago #12372 by Sandi
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Time for another opinion then if you want another treatment option. Or, don't let them offer a treatment, suggest one yourself.

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14 years 11 months ago #12373 by rhonda
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I am greatful for your knowledge. Thank you, now to find a doctor that will change my medication.

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14 years 11 months ago #12374 by Sandi
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Shouldn't be hard. Most of us have moved past Prednisone without any trouble.

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14 years 11 months ago #12376 by rhonda
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And thank you for the link. I didn't think of that.

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