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Having a cold/respiratory virus and low counts

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12 years 8 months ago #35353 by Vdeutsch85
Having a cold/respiratory virus and low counts was created by Vdeutsch85
My counts have been good ever since beginning a regimen of weekly Nplate injections in April. Over the weekend, I began to feel yucky ( sore throat, runny nose, sinus headache). At the same time I noticed petichae on my arms. Today my counts were 19. Could this be due to having the virus or do you think Nplate has stopped working? The doctor upped the Nplate dosage for me today and said calmly we will check next week. I guess I have a fear of the Nplate stopping working and having less treatment options since I did not respond to steroids or rituxan.

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  • I developed hemolytic anemia in 1999 and ITP in 2005. Treatments have been splenectomy, prednisone, IVIG, and Rituxan.
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12 years 8 months ago #35360 by dru
Replied by dru on topic Having a cold/respiratory virus and low counts
A virus can affect counts. Mine go lower when I'm sick.

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12 years 8 months ago #35369 by Sandi
Replied by Sandi on topic Having a cold/respiratory virus and low counts
Val:

It's also possible that you're still adjusting to N-Plate. It can take a long time to get the numbers stable. I don't think you need to be afraid that it isn't working anymore just yet. :)
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12 years 8 months ago #35379 by Ann
Replied by Ann on topic Having a cold/respiratory virus and low counts
Even when you're totally stable on Nplate you can still have the odd drop. I do. And I've never thought it has stopped working, that's a very rare occurrence.
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12 years 8 months ago #35421 by NatalieM
Replied by NatalieM on topic Having a cold/respiratory virus and low counts
I most certainly have experienced a drop in count b/c of illness! Since you feel icky, it is probably something making you feel that way! I hope they rebound and that the NPlate continues to be your go to! Stay positive!
*Here's to high platelets!*
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12 years 8 months ago #35426 by Vdeutsch85
Replied by Vdeutsch85 on topic Having a cold/respiratory virus and low counts
You ladies are so awesome! I am feeling a little bit better today but still have petichae and bruising. I'm guessing it could take some time for counts to go back up.

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12 years 8 months ago #35561 by Vdeutsch85
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I have to say itp is the strangest illness. Last week I was at 19 with a cold. I started to feel better over the weekend and today my counts were 365. Illnesses def lower platelet counts craziness

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12 years 8 months ago #35571 by Jacchab
Replied by Jacchab on topic Having a cold/respiratory virus and low counts
WOW - that certainly is a difference!
I hope they can stay high
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