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Does anyone in this group have both RA and ITP?

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2 years 5 months ago #73304 by Lhjohns48
Does anyone in this group have both RA and ITP? was created by Lhjohns48
I want to take elderberry for my platelet count to go up, but if I do, will it adversely affect my RA??

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2 years 5 months ago #73305 by MelA
Replied by MelA on topic Does anyone in this group have both RA and ITP?
I would go with what my RA doctor advises!!

I know ITPers shouldn't take echinacea.

www.mountsinai.org/health-library/herb/elderberry
"If you have an autoimmune disease, such as rheumatoid arthritis or lupus, ask your doctor before taking elderberry, as it may stimulate the immune system."
"Instead of wasting your time worrying about symptoms, just get it checked out" -Nieca Goldberg, MD

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