Does anyone have or know someone who has Essential Thrombocytosis?
Q. I am interested in young women with the disease. Trying to evaluate different treatment options.
Asked by DoveDog - Tue Jun 27 19:34:16 2006 - - 1 Answers - 1 Comments

A. Usualy symptomatic treatment of the disprder is all that can be done. If the person does not show symptoms it is still good to have regular checkups from the local doctor. Encouragemnet not to smoke or take it up is the first thing. Preventing formnation of blood clots and careful monitoring of the medications given to prevent these is imperative as they are susceptible to unconrolled bleeding.
Answered by caz_v8 - Tue Jun 27 19:47:09 2006

Is Essential Thrombocytosis a blood cancer?
Q. A relative has been diagnosed with Essential Thrombocytosis. The condition was detected due to a high platlette count, and confirmed by a bone marrow biopsy. She is now taking Hydrea. We can't work out if this is a blood cancer or not. Does anyone know?
Asked by zafir - Wed Apr 29 01:59:29 2009 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments

A. It is not cancer but a blood disorder. A very serious one. It CAN become cancer but, in less than 1% of patients. The survival rate I was able to research is 65% up to 10 years. It sounds like a rare or fairly rare disorder and there were several "unclear" findings as to what causes it at the sites I researched.
Answered by Peter M - Wed Apr 29 08:03:25 2009

Has anyone heard of essential thrombocytosis?
Q. My wife has it, but we are still wondering if is bad. Any ideas?
Asked by Dicky Bird - Thu Jan 31 11:42:43 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Essential thrombocytosis is a slowly progressive disorder with long asymptomatic periods punctuated by thrombotic or hemorrhagic events. Many times the patient will not need treatment at presentation, it won't affect them until later. It is however treatable.
Answered by TDM11870 - Thu Jan 31 11:47:45 2008

Can essential thrombocytosis regress?
Q. Can essential thrombocytosis regress?
Asked by Chris - Thu Jan 3 15:33:23 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. it really depends on whether it's reactive or essential... reactive is just that reacting to something else. Generally if you find the underlining cause and treat it, it will recede. essential can be more tricky, but there are ways of lessening it. Asprin is known to help, and there are some perscription meds you can take to. Consult a doctor to get your actual count, and see what methods he would suggest.
Answered by Timothy E - Thu Jan 3 16:04:41 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 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

causes of thrombocytosis patients high platelet counts?
Q. causes of thrombocytosis patients high platelet counts?
Asked by micu32 - Mon Jul 10 20:02:46 2006 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. A high platelet count can have different causes - there is a condition of the bone marrow called "primary thrombocytosis" in which the marrow overproduces platelets for no apparent reason. This is akin to some of the leukemias. The platelet count can be elevated in certain stress conditions, like trauma with lots of bleeding, overwhelming infection of the bloodstream (sepsis) and heat stroke with dehydration. This is known as "secondary" thrombocytosis. Secondary thrombocytosis is also seen in iron deficiency anemias.
Answered by drwag1 - Mon Jul 10 22:27:19 2006

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

Primary or Secondary Thrombocytosis/Polycythem ia Vera?
Q. I had some initial blood work done on a routine visit to the doctor. I was notified the next day that I had a platelet count of 1,200,000. This was about three weeks ago. It has since declined to 900,000 then down to 898,000. Does it decline naturally when you have a myeloproliferative disorder? I have been very afraid and concerned and have relatively no symptoms. No bruising, no fever, no loss of appetite, no enlarged liver or spleen. I don't have history of cancers in the family. They looked at my platelets and they were NOT misshapen or malformed. Everything else about my blood is normal. White/Red Counts, etc. I feel generally fit and am 24 years old. Next step I think is a bone marrow sample. Any hope out there? What do you think it… [cont.]
Asked by Scooter - Tue Feb 5 14:04:43 2008 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. This is a high platelet count. Diagnosis of a myeloproliferative disorder (in this case essential thrombocythemia or ET) would require classically at least 3 successive platelet counts in a row >600,000, which you have met. Ruling out iron deficiency (check ferritin) or other inflammatory/infectious state is important. Additionally one would usually see larger-than-usual platelet precursors (megakaryocytic hyperplasia) on a bone marrow. A newer blood test, JAK2 mutation, is also frequently positive, and then usually we rule out chronic myeloid leukemia by testing for BCR/ABL in the blood as well. I have many myeloproliferative patients and yes there counts can fluctate a fair bit at times. Not all patients with ET require therapy. Given… [cont.]
Answered by zrepmd - Tue Feb 5 15:11:36 2008

Why Do Doctor's tell us the Wrong thing so Often?
Q. Today I went to get a second opinion on some blood test results, and told the doc the symptoms I was experiencing. She tells me the symptoms of easy bruising and hand numbness could not be happening to someone with thrombocytosis & says the machines must have been out at the lab. She seemed thorough & genuine in her desire to find out what was wrong with me. But...when I get home I look on internet and find out she is wrong...easy bruising and numbness are symptoms of thrombocytosis. So...why not say to me "I'm not sure & I'll do some research & get back to you."? Cause of course when I read that I've lost all confidence in her. I'm a lawyer, and if I don't know an answer, I don't hesitate to say so...to do anything else can just… [cont.]
Asked by goodorbadau - Mon Jan 8 04:05:17 2007 - - 6 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Hi, I have had very similar situations with doctors over the past few months, and I think the answer is that you have to learn to be your own advocate. The modern health care system does not leave much room for doctors to constantly be taking in the newest information, and because they have so little time for each patient, they cannot adequately delve into your issues at times. Its incredibly frustrating to have to suffer for a greater period of time while you are basically figuring out your own problems and diagnosing yourself on the Internet, which is what I had to as well. I have lost a lot of faith in doctors as well. My approach now is totally different: I do as much research as possible myself, I go in and I present what I have… [cont.]
Answered by CuriousGirl - Mon Jan 8 04:10:58 2007

Why is this happening.. could it be the aspirin?
Q. I have always had normal cycles, but recently I was diagnosed with Thrombocytosis, and have been on an aspirin regimen for the past 3 months, and since then my periods have become irregular, and very heavy. This is the third month my cycles has been 8 days early. Is this change and amount of bleeding in relation to the aspirin? Thrombocytosis is a blood disease, where I have too many platelets in my blood, and I am taking the aspirin for it's anti-coagulant factor, thanks.
Asked by Chelsea Girl - Wed Oct 22 02:50:13 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. it makes sense that your periods are heavier, since the aspirin makes blood flow easier. Not sure about the irregularity though - you should go to the doctor.
Answered by leafsobsessed - Wed Oct 22 02:54:21 2008

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

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

If you can't physically work, but don't qualify for SSD, what does a person do?
Q. My mother has battled health problems for years (Crohns and Essential Thrombocytosis). She never qualified for SSD becuase she hadn't worked in many years (stay at home mom). 2 years ago she was able to go back to work. Recently she had to take FMLA becuase of vascualar problems (surgery, therapy) and now physically can not work. What programs are available to assist her (if any) with benefits and/or finances)? I am her daughter, and supporting her has drained my savings account, not sure what else to do at this point. Side note, previously when she was stay at home mom, my father had a good job, which he has since lost. That is why my mom need income and benefits.
Asked by Rachel M - Thu Jul 9 16:26:09 2009 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Since she does not qualify for SSD she may qualify for SSI or state assistance. Start with your state's department of human service, department of social services etc.
Answered by davidmi711 - Thu Jul 9 16:32:31 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

Would it be safe for me to give a small dose of Garlic (2mg) to a Young Adult Cat?
Q. Hi, As the question states: "Would it be safe for me to give a small dose of Garlic (2mg) to a Young Adult Cat?" At the moment one my cat s blood tests shows that he has Thrombocytosis. After noticing this I decided to give my cat 18 mg of Aspirin every other day. After the next few blood blood tests, my vet was surprised for the reason why the platelet count has moderately come down since seeing last time. Before all this, the reason why I went the cat to the vets in the first place as my cat had a Liver inflammation which causes him to vomit. My other well led aged cat died from an unknown liver problem which was not cured in time until he was put to sleep and it deeply upset me and rest of the family. Therefore, I do not wish for this… [cont.]
Asked by apd_mm5 - Tue Nov 18 19:19:57 2008 - - 7 Answers - 0 Comments

A. I agree with Renee - garlic and onions are toxic to cats livers and can lead to fatal anemias. Don't give it to your cats! I am glad you found out about the milk thistle as it is very beneficial with liver problems as you have proved with your treating them with it.
Answered by old cat lady - Tue Nov 18 19:42:01 2008