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Should I call doctor?

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15 years 1 month ago #13916 by Elly78
Should I call doctor? was created by Elly78
Hi everyone,
I don't post often, in fact the last time I posted I was 35 weeks pregnant and being treated.

I now have a beautiful 7 mon old girl named Annabelle.

I last got my platelets check on 3/18 and they were at 40.

Over the last few days I have been noticing blood in my urine and stool. Aside from the normal bruising and fatigue and heavy menstrual cycle, these symptoms are new to me.

My question is, should I call my doctor? Or is this normal and ok?

Thanks,
Elly

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15 years 1 month ago #13918 by Sandi
Replied by Sandi on topic Re: Should I call doctor?
Elly - it wouldn't hurt to call and at least see if you can get a CBC. It's possible that you are okay, but that should be checked out.

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15 years 1 month ago #13933 by eklein
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You should always get blood in urine or stool checked out.
Erica
And she was!
Diagnosed May 2005, lowest count 8K.
4/22/08: 43K (2nd Rituxan)
10/01/09: 246K, 1/8/10: 111K, 5/21/10: 233K
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15 years 1 month ago #13943 by SteveC
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I think such symptoms should always be checked - if for no other reason than peace of mind when the MD says "We can take care of this issue".
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