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PaPaya LEAF EXTRACT as a Treatment for ITP!

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14 years 1 month ago - 14 years 1 month ago #24244 by Lady Elly
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KittieG:

Thanks for info on dex and papaya pills. Looking forward to your platelet count after taking the pills for next couple of weeks.

I'm trying to decide what to take to get platelet count up. Having some nose bleeds as platelets were 6k last count on 4/3/12. I have not tried dexamethasone. Did you have any problems with it?

Keep us informed on the platelet count. Why does it take so long to find out your platelet count? I hope it goes up with the pills!

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14 years 1 month ago #24350 by KittieG
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Elly - to answer your questions:

I personally preferred the dex to the prednisone, but there are worse, faster side effects from dex, although I wasn't on it long enough to have any. For me it was easier on me mentally than prednisone, even though it is much stronger. That said, I only had a week or so of relief. So for me, it's like a cheap quick fix, if my numbers are crap. Most doctors would try the prednisone first, though.

It usually doesn't take so long for me to get my numbers from my regular hematologist - the new guy has to send the labs out, which is weird since he's attached to a hospital.

As for now - I'm on a work trip, have a few petechia, and tired, but nothing really significant. Being careful just I case.

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14 years 1 month ago #24351 by KittieG
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Tom P:

Cant blame you for being skeptical - No one is more skeptical than me!

I'm willing to try anything, ya never know. Honestly doctors seem to be just guessing so why not try stuff? I figure this is really the only way to know if it's the papaya or if it's other stuff.

So the experiment begins!

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14 years 1 month ago #24386 by Lady Elly
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Kittie:

My platelet count was 9k on May 3. I have a lot of petechia and some bruising. I don't think they have been above 10k since Jan. 2012.

Looking forward to your platelet count with the papaya pills. Hopefully they will be up!

Keep us informed.

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14 years 3 weeks ago #24598 by KittieG
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Update: I'm still taking three a day. Haven't gone to get my numbers though. Sorry.

I may go this Friday - ill let you know if I do!

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14 years 3 weeks ago #24605 by frankie34
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hi robfoss I recently had the ivig ganna globulin, no help there, they want to give me rituxin, I have doubts, about it. can you tell me what papaya extract you ordered from amazon, and the cost, you said you take 30cc's a day how long does it last, It appears it works for you. thank you frank

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14 years 3 weeks ago #24606 by robfoss
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Hey Frank.
You can look back at my entries if you go back and read my story and luck with papaya leaf extract! I order from Iowa Select Herbs online.They have several different size bottles to choose from.I take 30ml or 2 tablespoons daily.I take 1st thing when I get up in the am wait 30 minutes before eating. Took one bottle of Rituxin I was allergic almost killed me!Look at newer treatments out there.It does work for some folks! I take papaya daily my last platelet count was 130. hope it will work for you ROB

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14 years 3 weeks ago #24613 by frankie34
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hi robfoss, thank you for your information, I just ordered the papaya leaf extract, thanks agin, i dont know when i will get it, maybe by may 29, again thank you . I will let you know, and keep in touch with you. again thank you and god bless

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14 years 3 weeks ago #24634 by frankie34
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Hi rob, this is frankie,I ordered, the papaya, extract, can you tell what pills, you are taking. Again I must thank you for your information. Stay well, and god blees. frankie

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14 years 3 weeks ago #24636 by robfoss
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Morning,
I take the caps now but only after my levels stabilized.At first I took the liquid only.I ordered the caps from Amazon.Iowa Select ships fast so you should get yours soon.I pray the papaya works for you It does promote increase in platelets.I would keep taking it for quite some time even though your levels don't make a quick recovery.I will take it forever! I pray it will work for you! ROB
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14 years 3 weeks ago #24637 by robfoss
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The caps are Papaya leaf extract caps.Make sure they are 100%.Rob
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14 years 3 weeks ago #24666 by Dimples
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Thank you all for posting encouraging words on this blog. I have been taking the liquid and capsules. Another option to getting the extract is from herbal papaya company on their website herbalpapaya.com or on Amazon. When I order I usually receive it within 3 to 4 days of ordering and they are organic without any alcohol content which is important for me. Blessings

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14 years 3 weeks ago #24705 by frankie34
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HI ROB JUST RECIEVED MY PAPAYA LEAF EXTRACT, 5/19. STARTED TAKING THE LIGUID EXTRACT, 2 TBLS,ON 5/20,TIME 720AM .MY COUNT WAS 43K ON 5/16, AFTER THE IVIG, THEY WENT DOWN 2K AFTER TREATMENT. AGAIN THANK YOU, AND ALL THE CONTRIBUTORS TO THIS WEBSITE. FRANKIE

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14 years 2 weeks ago #24731 by frankie34
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HI DIMPLES. YOU MENTIONED YOU ARE TAKING THE EXTRACT PILLS, AND THE TEA .DID YOU GET RESULTS BACK .I JUST STARTED USING THE LIQUID EXTRACT,5/20/12, BUT I WOULD CONSIDER THE PILLS AND TEA. LET US KNOW HOW THEY ARE WORKING. IF YOU CAN POST SOME TEST RESULTS. THANK YOU, AND GOD BLESS . FRANKIE34

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14 years 2 weeks ago #24732 by Dimples
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Frankie, I have been using the capsules and tea together since August of last year - 2 caps a day plus 2 to 3 cups of tea. Really wanted to try the liquid but decided to stay with what is working for me right now, plus I love drinking herbal teas and not quite sure what the liquid tastes like. My count was at 17K before the papaya extract experiment. 3 Months later using just papaya leaf extract, my count was 90K. Recent test on 4/23/12 count has stabilized at 147K. I order from the herbalpapaya.com company as it seems to have strong credentials/GMO-free/alcohol free lab tested etc etc, and I've been happy with my results. I think whatever works for you is best so keep us updated.:)
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14 years 2 weeks ago - 14 years 2 weeks ago #24734 by Ann
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A quick google search brings up the following.

www.my-diary.org/read/d/572752

"I recently launched an online business selling my line of herbal papaya leaf and fruit products." signed by Dimples.

I thought so.

Edit: She's now closed the diary off so it's not available to view any more... except for the copy I saved.
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14 years 2 weeks ago #24756 by Getteca
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Hello,
I was diagnosed with ITP last tuesday! I am currently 39 weeks pregnant. First pregnancy!
In october 2011 My platelets count was 169k. I was 1.5 months pregnant. Before pregnancy in july 2011 my blood count was 30k then 10 days later it went up to an accepted level ( i dont remember as i had no idea this was serious back then and thought nothing of it).
Last tuesday my plateleta count was 7k so i was admitted into hospital for ivg ( octagam) levels webt up to 25 then 28 in two days but by monday level webt back down to 16k.
So i gave up and started prednisone this morning because i am due any time in the next week or so and dont want to hemorrhage!
Very stressful week!
After reading this blog i ordered the papaya leaf extract and capsules will receive them tomorrow.
Is it ok to use while on prednisone?
I already can say i dont like how i feel on prednisone...60mg till delivery.
Please send me prayers and any advise you can give me :)
Thank you.

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14 years 2 weeks ago - 14 years 2 weeks ago #24760 by Lady Elly
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KittieG:

Did you get you platelet count yet? I am looking forward to your results from the papaya leaf pills.

Hopefully they will work for you. Let us know as soon as possible.

Thanks.

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14 years 2 weeks ago #24767 by frankie34
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Hi dimples. thank you for your information.The liquid extract, tastes lousy to me, others have voiced the same opinion. I think I am going to shift to the capsules and tea, after i finish with the liquid.Again thank you for your information. Keep us informed of your progress.I personally think based on the websites contributors, this is the way to go.I am on a quest to increase my platelets to normal. I haven't yet because I just started the liquid, but I sincerely believe I will beat this.Again thank you and god bless

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14 years 2 weeks ago #24769 by frankie34
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HI . I just did some research. i tablespoon equals 14.78 cc's, 1 tablespoon equals .5 fluid ounces.Hope this helps. take care. and god bless

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14 years 2 weeks ago #24780 by Ann
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frankie34 wrote: Hi dimples. thank you for your information.The liquid extract, tastes lousy to me, others have voiced the same opinion. I think I am going to shift to the capsules and tea, after i finish with the liquid.Again thank you for your information. Keep us informed of your progress.I personally think based on the websites contributors, this is the way to go.I am on a quest to increase my platelets to normal. I haven't yet because I just started the liquid, but I sincerely believe I will beat this.Again thank you and god bless

Frankie, Dimples doesn't have ITP, she owns the online shop that sells the papaya extract and is just trying to get sales.
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14 years 2 weeks ago #24790 by jojosteen
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How much do you take of this extract?

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14 years 2 weeks ago #24791 by jojosteen
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How much do you use on a daily bases?

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14 years 2 weeks ago #24805 by frankie34
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HI ANN THANK YOU FOR THE INFORMATION. HOW ARE YOUD DOING WITH YOUR ITP. TAKE CARE AND GOD BLESS

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14 years 2 weeks ago #24806 by frankie34
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HI JOJOSTEEN . I TAKE TWO TABLESPOONS OF THE EXTRACT AT THE SUGGESTION OF ROB, WHO HAS BEEN USING IT FOR A WHILE WITH GOOD NUMBERS..................TAKE CARE AND GOD BLESS

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14 years 2 weeks ago #24807 by frankie34
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i AM BASICALLY NEW TO THIS WEBSITE, SO FORGIVE ME, IF i MAKE ERRORS. BASICALLY TAKING 1 OUNCE, 2 TABLESPOONS = 1 OUNCE OF THE EXTRACT , THEORETICALLY I CAN GO THRU A 4 OUNCE BOTTLE WITHIN 4 DAYS. IT IS EXPENSIVE THIS WAY. I AM MODIFYING MY DOSAGE TO 1AND HALF TABLE SPOONS. I HAVE ORDERED THE TEA , 30 TEA BAGS, AND WILL TAKE THEM ALONG WITH THE EXTRACT. I AM EXPERIMENTING NOW. TAKE CARE AND GOD BLESS
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14 years 2 weeks ago #24893 by KittieG
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Lady Elly: I still haven't gone : P ! I wish I were better about such things, but the switch from one dr to another has made it a little more time consuming.

I have, however, continued with the three papaya every day.

You guys are keeping me on my toes - I will make an appt this week!!!

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14 years 1 week ago - 14 years 1 week ago #24934 by frankie34
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HI WEBSITE, I AM GOING FOR MY BLOOD TEST TODAY, TUESDAY 5/29/12 , WISH ME LUCK , I WONT GET THE RESULTS BACK FOR A FEW DAYS. I WILL KEEP YOU ALL ADVISED.......THANK YOU ALL, AND GOD BLESS FRANKIE.HI WEBSITE I RECIEVE MY COUNT, I AM DIAPPOINTED, THEY ONLY WENT UP FROM 42K TO 44K. I ONLY BEEN TAKING THE PAPAYA EXTRACT FOR 11 DAYS. I WAS OFF MY SUPPLEMENTS OF D3, B12 , MULTI, FISH OIL AND CHLORELLA, I AM GOING TO START TAKING THEM, AGAIN. ADDITIONAL BLOOD WORK REVEALED LOW COPPER, IN THE BLOOD, WHICH COULD CAUSE, THE PROBLEM , I AM NOW TAKING COPPER SUPPLEMENTS, I WAS GIVEN A BONE MARROW TEST TODAY MAY 30 , WILL NOT KNOW THE RESULTS UNTIL JUNE 12. WELL WEBSITE JUST REMEMBER ME IN YOUR PRAYERS TO THE DIVINE PHYSICIAN. THANK YOU ALL FOR YOUR KNOWLEDGE AND CONCERN, AGAIN TAKE CARE AND GOD BLESS YOU ALL.FRANKIE

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14 years 1 week ago #24939 by Melinda
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Frankie I hope your count is super!

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14 years 1 week ago #25037 by debrasla
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I just ordered it and the pills for my son. How much should he take each day?

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