Is it okay to take birth control if you have essential thrombocytosis?
Q. I'm just wondering because birth control runs the risk of blood clots and thrombus and if you already have a greatly elevated platelet count, should you still take it?
Asked by unknown - Wed Jun 24 01:51:55 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Honestly if you have any type of thrombosis,you will have a greater risk.So if you already have a greater risk i would not take it.But if you really want to know talk to your doctor as they are the only ones Qualified to answer this
Answered by A - Wed Jun 24 01:58:55 2009

Were there real life success stories on illness of Essential Thrombocytosis getting cured?
Q. My father might got it from clinical operation for his hernia when he was young. His platelet reaches 6 million and we're recently using Agrilyn which I think only controls his platelet count but not exactly curing his illness. Were there cases of this same situation where platelet production went back to normal? How was it done?
Asked by JT - Fri Mar 14 09:33:29 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Some people develope this, and it resolves completely. Sounds like your dad has something else going on underneath the thrombocytopenia.
Answered by brendacott - Sat Mar 15 03:43:20 2008

What is wrong with me with thrombocytosis & neutrophilia?
Q. I noticed a muscle cramp on xmas in the back of my left ankle and a bruising feeling behind the ankle. After 10 days off my foot with no improvement, I decided to ignore the doctor (who said he thought I might not be able to walk again), threw away the crutches and started walking. WAlking is not making it worse, nor better. I've been for an xray, doppler, and ultrasound of bursa, and they've found nothing, but the pain behind my ankle is still there and the surrounding muscles are spasming. I also started experiencing numbness when I was sleeping. Today I got some blood test results back which indicate mild thrombocytosis, mild neutrophilia with a left shift and some poikilocytosis. I recall no trauma to my ankle...only injury I think… [cont.]
Asked by thekittiesinthehood - Sat Jan 6 07:52:12 2007 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. neutrophilia and thrombocytosis suggest infection or inflammation. infections could be in the skin or bone (osteomyelitis). inflammation could be various types of arthritis including gout. see your doctor again.
Answered by david s - Sat Jan 6 08:02:12 2007

Do you have any medical information on a condition called "essential thrombocytosis"?
Q. Do you have any medical information on a condition called "essential thrombocytosis"?
Asked by Elontene B - Tue May 29 22:39:37 2007 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Alternative names Return to top Essential thrombocythemia; Essential thrombocytosis Definition Return to top Primary thrombocythemia is the overproduction of platelets without a recognizable cause. Platelets are essential for blood clotting. Causes, incidence, and risk factors Return to top Primary thrombocythemia is a slowly progressing disorder, caused by overgrowth of a type of cell that is a precursor of blood cells. Although the platelets are primarily affected, the red blood cells and white blood cells are also involved. The disease has similarities to polycythemia vera, chronic myelogenous leukemia, and myelofibrosis. Usually it affects people in middle age. Bleeding can occur from the gastrointestinal tract, respiratory… [cont.]
Answered by L_H Qutub(Retired) - Fri Jun 1 12:19:28 2007

Any information about Primary Thrombocytosis? the indications, characteristics, the effects, and anticipation?
Q. Any information about Primary Thrombocytosis? the indications, characteristics, the effects, and anticipation?
Asked by chika - Tue Nov 11 05:02:40 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Primary thrombocytosis (also called Essential thrombocythemia) is a blood disorder that is characterised by a high platelet count due to excessive megakaryocytes (platelet-producing cells found in the bone marrow). Platelets play a vital role in blood clotting but in essential thrombocythemia excessive platelets can cause the blood to form abnormal clots. If the platelets are defective as well then bleeding problems can occur.
Answered by luke - Fri Nov 14 23:37:33 2008

any information about Primary Thrombocytosis? the indications, characteristics, the effects, and anticipation?
Q. any information about Primary Thrombocytosis? the indications, characteristics, the effects, and anticipation?
Asked by chika - Tue Nov 11 04:51:43 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Primary thrombocytosis (also called Essential thrombocythemia) is a blood disorder that is characterized by a high platelet count due to excessive megakaryocytes (platelet-producing cells found in the bone marrow). Platelets play a vital role in blood clotting but in essential thrombocythemia excessive platelets can cause the blood to form abnormal clots. If the platelets are defective as well then bleeding problems can occur.
Answered by luke - Fri Nov 14 23:43:31 2008

What does club T-E in platelets mean because I recently donated for the second time and would like to know.?
Q. I asked the people there and one of the nurse said it was Trima Employee since I volunteer at the hospital. I'm very curious because this response doesn't make sense. I researched thrombocytosis and or ET but no TE. I'm very curious because they seem very interested in the platelets the second time i came in. If its anything of help I'd like to know so that I can donate more.
Asked by Shadow - Tue May 26 17:40:08 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. If you felt the nurse's response made no sense, then you should have asked her for clarification. The closest I could come to what you are asking is heparin induced thrombocytopenia, and as you wouldn't be donating blood if you were on heparin, I doubt very much that is the issue. This is likely just confusion based on terminology used at your hospital.
Answered by essentiallysolo - Tue May 26 17:48:48 2009

is Thrombocytosis a disease?
Q. i have to do a powerpoint over it, and another question i have is -what kind of blood test are done to know if you have it... if it is or is not...what are other blood diseases that are common, and i can easily find many info over and know what kind of test are done. FYI i know the website wikipedia, if i didn't i wouldn't of been asking this question...
Asked by themoon - Sun Nov 29 14:36:01 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Thrombocytosis is the presence of high platelet counts in the blood, and can be either reactive or primary (also termed essential and caused by a myeloproliferative disease). Although often symptomless (particularly when it is a secondary reaction), it can predispose to thrombosis in some patients. Laboratory tests might include: full blood count, liver enzymes, renal function and erythrocyte sedimentation rate. If the cause for the high platelet count remains unclear, bone marrow biopsy is often undertaken, to differentiate whether the high platelet count is reactive or essential.
Answered by Fitz - Sun Nov 29 14:40:42 2009

if your platelet count is 146, 000... can it be consider as thrombocytosis?
Q. please with literary justification
Asked by -!+ |[ Soul SoCieTy ]| |[ NixEn ]| +!- - Thu Mar 20 11:55:00 2008 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. The normal range for platelets is approximately 150,000 to 450,000. A value of 146,000 is still close enough to the "normal" range to be considered ok. Thrombocytopenia ( low platelets) and Thrombocytosis (high platelets) are usually monitered over a periods of time. One random value is of dubious medical information. Thrombocytosis will usually require platelet values in the range of 750,000. Your value of 146,000 would also not be remotely thought of as thrombocytopenic.
Answered by GOSHAWK - Thu Mar 20 12:16:35 2008

Is having thrombocytosis (high platelet count) a big deal?
Q. I'm 17 years old. I've had this since I was 15 but didn't go back for tests until recently because of problems I thought would be related to it. My doctor said that there is nothing I can do about it but take baby asprin (but hes dumb). However there are times where I feel really tired, I can get really dizzy and my legs get very numb after sitting down for a while. There are other symptoms. Is there anyone else out there my age who has this?? do you do anything differently?
Asked by Nobody N - Wed Sep 1 06:06:34 2010 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. If you have an over production of platelets you need to be on Coumadin which is a drug that helps prevent the incidence of blood clots. Try seeing a new doctor as well any good doctor will do tests multiply times to see how you are responding to treatment. I hope you are better soon.
Answered by Mary Sunshine - Wed Sep 1 06:10:21 2010

Does body temperature between 99.0 to 99.9 among children 10 yrs to 12yrs old, is due to any serious disease?
Q. Eleven yrars old boy who has enlarged tonsils and adenoids experience changes in temperature during diffrent times in a day. His temperature falls to 97.2 F at 2 a.m, improves to 98.4 F at 7.00 a.m, reaches 99.4F at 10.00 a.m and generally keep with in the range of 99.2 F to 99.9 F from 9.00 a.m to 9.00 p.m. The boy also suffers from thrombocytosis with platelet counts occasionally increasing upto 5,80,000. The temperature rarely come to the normal range of 98.6 F despite continued intake of antibiotics like cephalexin, ampoxiline, cloxamycetine etc. FNAC could not be possible as sufficient sample could not taken out of the deep rooted swollen lymph nodes at the base of tonsils on either side. Does the position explained above indicate… [cont.]
Asked by bainsal - Mon Jun 19 04:04:09 2006 - - 6 Answers - 0 Comments

A. A temperature of 99.0 to 99.9 indicates only one illness: hypochondria. Normal temperatures range from about 96.0 to 100.0, and even by a conservative estimate, temperatures below about 100.5 don't count as a fever, and aren't cause for alarm. What you describe sounds to be well within normal range. I must say, though, I'm a bit confused as to why you posted this in the cancer catagory. Also, this is something that should be discussed with the child's pediatrician, not random people online who may or may not know what they're talking about.
Answered by EmilyRose - Thu Jun 22 23:48:00 2006

C-Reactive Protein Affects Platelets Count?
Q. Can c-reactive protein (CRP) cause thrombocytosis or thrombocytopenia, if so, how?
Asked by katherinepuo - Sun Sep 27 08:08:53 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. No. A rise in CRP and a rise in the platelet count are both indicators of an inflammatory response (reactive thrombocytosis). One is not caused by the other but as part of a concurrent response. Other signs can include an increased erythrocyte sedimentation rate. Platelets can also rise due to certain myleloproliferative diseases (e.g. chronic myelogenous leukemia, polycythemia vera or myelofibrosis), or because of damage to the spleen resulting in reduced breakdown.
Answered by Cardinal Fang - Sun Sep 27 08:18:09 2009

A person whose platelet count is 100,000/mm3 blood would be suffering from?
Q. a. leukopenia b. thrombocytosis c.thrombocytopenia d.leukocytosis e.hemocytosis
Asked by M_J - Fri Apr 6 12:31:35 2007 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. c as normal platelet count ranges from 150,000 and 450,000 per mm3
Answered by the vet - Fri Apr 6 13:00:43 2007

IMPORTANNT ? what does this mean :/!?
Q. preoperative diagnosis thrombocytosis platelet count 8000 what does this mean
Asked by SHUCKA - Fri Feb 27 00:06:28 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Thrombocytosis means abnormally high platelet count. Platelet count of 8000 is low. Normal range is 150,000-450,000. Platelets are a component in the blood that helps the blood to clot.
Answered by perla - Fri Feb 27 00:47:49 2009

Anxiety.................. ................?
Q. In the last 5 years I have lost 3 babies both in the first 10 days of my fifth month, I have thrombocytosis. I am now in the middle of my fourth month and am starting to have terrible panic attacks and nightmares that it is going to happen again. I am on medication but the doctors have said there is still a chance I may lose this baby, are there any exercises or meditation or herbal treatments to help me to relax, my blood pressure is up and I can't eat or sleep. Thanks for your time.
Asked by Chelsea Girl - Tue Sep 23 08:58:12 2008 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments

A. I'm very sorry to hear that. I will say a prayer for you and the baby. As for you trying to relax maybe go for walks, or go to a day spa for a day and that may help. Meditation is very useful in relaxing your body. If you do that everyday it should def help. In the beginning I would do it for 10 to 15 min. until you get use to meditation. If you haven't done it before I would read about it online or buy a book on it. There are many different forms and you may like one more then the other. I would also burn lavender candles or take a warm (not hot) bath with lavender candles burning. The lavender can also help you relax. You may also while meditating burn lavender candles to help clear your mind and body. The only form of… [cont.]
Answered by yamsnug - Tue Sep 23 09:12:07 2008

High Platelet in blood?
Q. I am 67 and a diabetic for almost 24 years and under oral medication.On a recent check up my platelet count is found to be 62000/Cmm.(RBC 3.91 mill/cmm.MCV 95.9.Haemoglobin 12.4%).On a peripheral smear test has shown thrombocytosis with including large and giant platelets.Basophils 3%. I am taking aspirin daily.What are all the implications of this.Do I need to go for medication?I am told by my doctor to worry only if the PLT count exceeds 8000.
Asked by navnith - Thu Jun 11 09:12:55 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Maybe because you are on medication your body is producing more platelets at a fast rate, that's why they are so large and so many 620x10^3 is a lot but your red cells and hgb is pretty normal. You doctor probably took into account that you are a diabetic and on medication and the increase platelets is an effect but not necessarily critical...really high like 800 could lead to thrombosis or blood clots and that's why he told you not to worry until then. It seems more like a response from your body so no medication would really fix it, your body is just trying to balance itself.
Answered by 2cute4you - Sat Jun 13 01:52:40 2009

Anemia and pre eclampsia???
Q. When i had my 1st child i had high blood pressure, which was later AFTER i gave birth diagnosed as pre- eclamsia. I had the swelling, vision disturbances and headaches. It was for the last 2 weeks of pregnancy and she was born naturally on herdue date. Now after she was born i was transfered to another hospital due to a shortage of beds, when i arrived my bp was 150/100 and i was severly anemic. I stayed for a week and was sent home on BP medication and iron tablets and told to rest. 2 weeks later i had another blood test and i was no longer anemic and could stop the iron tablets and my bp was normal so i was off all medication. Now i am pregnant again and i just read my Blood test results which says i am slightly anemic again. My Dr never… [cont.]
Asked by willowlouise3307 - Wed Aug 29 02:39:46 2007 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Im only sure about one thing you are asking about, and that is the pre-eclampsia...it is most common once you've had it, for history to repeat itself as far as that condition goes...I too suffered from it when i was pregnant, but found later, in my second trimester. I was put on bed rest and my daughter was born 4 weeks early, but weighed almost 9 pounds...whoa good lord LOL but anyways, goodluck hon, wishing you the best!
Answered by singing_angel_of_the_night - Wed Aug 29 02:49:04 2007

Q about Yersinia Entercolitica and platelets (please read on)...?
Q. From what I've read, Y. Entercolitica does not lead to activation nor invasion of platelets, but attaches only to the outer surface of platelets. E.g., Assuming this exemplar study is methodologically sound and the info contained within it is correct, could attachment of this bacterium to simply the outer surface of platelets result in either thrombocytopenia or thrombocytosis? I guess, I'm specifically wondering about the link between Y. Entercolitica and petechiae (sometimes associated with thrombocytopenia). Anyone have any insight, about, well, any of this? Eeeek, so confused :-) ;-). Thanx Fr. Al. :-) :-). Sounds logical. I was thinking something similar, but definitely not as detailed. And, I don't know for sure if this is… [cont.]
Asked by Kynysca - Mon Jun 16 03:43:38 2008 - - 2 Answers - 3 Comments

A. Yersinia doe not lead to platelet aggregation, so its relation to petichiae from that angle is less than likely, but the study said nothing about the effect of the attachment and motility in smaller blood vessels. Anything attached would likely slow when there is a stricture, and petichiae would likely result. Likewise the presence of the bacteria would likely result in thrombocytosis as the body acts to repel or kill it. The inflamation in the smaller blood vessels would then evidence as petichiae. Does this make sense? [Thrombocytopenia is probably due to heparin in the transfused cases, morbidity from Y. Entercolitica is due to sepsis. e.g. : One recipient (58 year old female) suffered a respiratory and cardiac arrest during… [cont.]
Answered by Fr. Al - Thu Jun 19 01:35:12 2008

prozac combined with blood thinner medication?
Q. i have a platelet disorder called Essential Thrombocytosis which i will need to eventually take blood thinner medication for (i'm only 19 right now and my plateletes aren't high enough to put me on meds yet), but i have recently been diagnosed with OCD and been prescribed prozac. i asked my psychiatrist if it would be okay to take prozac with blood thinnen meds and he said it'd be fine, but i've been researching on the internet about prozac, and there seems to be many negative consequences associated with combining the two medications. in light of this information, i don't even know if i want to start prozac, if i'll eventually have to stop it when i go on the platelet medication...but i was wondering if there are any OCD medications that… [cont.]
Asked by chewedgum06 - Sat Nov 24 21:32:25 2007 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. In your case it doesn't sound like you've even started on blood thinners so it doesn't appear to even be an issue! My advice is to follow the recommendation of your doctor and start the prozac for your OCD, it's important to treat this condition as it can take over your life. As far as the blood thinners go, yes they do interact with warfarin, but, and this is the thing about warfarin, the warfarin dose can be adjusted based on the results of you INR tests (which you will be having quite often) should you start on warfarin. Point is it's manageable, and aspirin does not interact with the SSRI antidepressants that i'm aware of. So yes they are all alright to take with blood thinners. You have to manage warfarin very closely, as a great… [cont.]
Answered by abiogeek2 - Sun Nov 25 06:27:21 2007

What is wrong with me with thrombocytosis & neutrophilia?
Q. I noticed a muscle cramp on xmas in the back of my left ankle and a bruising feeling behind the ankle. After 10 days off my foot with no improvement, I decided to ignore the doctor (who said he thought I might not be able to walk again), threw away the crutches and started walking. WAlking is not making it worse, nor better. I've been for an xray, doppler, and ultrasound of bursa, and they've found nothing. Pain behind my ankle is still there and the surrounding muscles are spasming. I also started experiencing numbness when I was sleeping. Yesterday I got blood test results back which indicate mild thrombocytosis, mild neutrophilia with a left shift and some poikilocytosis. I recall no trauma to my ankle. Only injury I think could have… [cont.]
Asked by thekittiesinthehood - Sat Jan 6 19:27:13 2007 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Mild thrombocytosis could be due to inactivity, thus the slightly thicker blood and a clot in the area in question, the neutophillia would go along with that, and the poikilocytoses means that there is a change in you erythorocytes shape. Do you think you have some bleeding some where internally. I have worked with a young person with the same type of symptoms. They had other medically problems as well. This person also developed a mass that they though was a thrombosis, after a needle aspiration for cytology they found out it was a rare form of cancer. I hope that this helps. The area in question was reddened and hot to touch as well.
Answered by rftdwg - Sat Jan 6 19:42:18 2007