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quick NSAIDs question

  • Neve24
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  • Neve, 21, diagnosed in 2004 with ITP, relapsed 2013, relapsed 2017, chronic since then; last count, sept. 3rd, 2018: 4000 (on Imuran)
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7 years 10 months ago #63652 by Neve24
quick NSAIDs question was created by Neve24
Hello,

Everywhere I looked this up I read that if you have ITP you should avoid taking NSAIDs for pain.. but I'm assuming that only applies to the times your platelet count is low, right?
My question is, is it ok to take ibuprofen when my counts are ok? I have headaches quite often and I don't always have paracetamol on hand wherever I go (and let's be real, ibuprofen works a LOT better that paracetamol). I can't seem to find any info on this so your opinions would be greatly appreciated. :)

Neve

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  • Sandi Forum Moderator Diagnosed in 1998, currently in remission. Diagnosed with Lupus in 2006. Last Count - 344k - 6-9-18
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7 years 10 months ago #63653 by Sandi
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Neve:

You're right, you should avoid NSAID's if your count is low because it thins the blood. Taking them in moderation with good counts should be okay.

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  • Neve, 21, diagnosed in 2004 with ITP, relapsed 2013, relapsed 2017, chronic since then; last count, sept. 3rd, 2018: 4000 (on Imuran)
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7 years 10 months ago #63664 by Neve24
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Thanks, Sandi! :lol:

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