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Anemia and ITP

Anemia and ITP

Anemia and ITP

Now one's body’s own immune system can also destroy the red blood cells similar to how the body’s immune system destroys its own platelets.

Feb 15, 20202 min read

Jessamyn Story

Jessamyn Story

Jessamyn Story

"I am now an 18-year-old 1st year college student that goes to the hospital cancer center every week for my infusion treatment, Nplate&

Jan 11, 20203 min read

Is ITP Dangerous

Is ITP Dangerous

Is ITP Dangerous

you can bet your bottom dollar

Dec 21, 20192 min read

Erika's Story

Erika's Story

Erika's Story

When I looked down, I watched a fetus sized bloody clump make its way down the drain.

Dec 7, 20196 min read

Hospital Bag Checklist

Hospital Bag Checklist

Hospital Bag Checklist

How to plan for the Unknown

Dec 1, 20191 min read

What to expect when your platelets begin to increase

What to expect when your platelets begin to increase

What to expect when your platelets begin to increase

Hallelujah! That is right, I'm on the rise

Nov 16, 20193 min read

Can you die from ITP?

Can you die from ITP?

Can you die from ITP?

Keep Calm and Don't Panic

Jul 21, 20193 min read

Top Tips for Hospital Visits

Top Tips for Hospital Visits

Top Tips for Hospital Visits

Spending any time at the hospital when you are a patient can be a daunting time.

Jun 15, 20193 min read

Influenza and ITP

Influenza and ITP

Influenza and ITP

What to do if the flu gets you

May 18, 20193 min read

20 realities of ITP

20 realities of ITP

20 realities of ITP

All I can say is - if you don't laugh you'll cry

Apr 27, 20192 min read

Massage – Bruising Susceptibility

Massage – Bruising Susceptibility

Massage – Bruising Susceptibility

Approached with caution

Mar 15, 20192 min read

10 realities of fatigue

10 realities of fatigue

10 realities of fatigue

All I can say is please don't judge me for what I say and how I am dressed when I am fatigued

Feb 16, 20192 min read

IVIG

IVIG

IVIG

My opening statement… worst experience of my life.

Feb 2, 20196 min read

Georgia's Story

Georgia's Story

Georgia's Story

My name is Georgia, I’m 25 years old and I got diagnosed with ITP the week before Christmas 2018.

Jan 19, 20192 min read

10 shows to binge watch when your levels are low

10 shows to binge watch when your levels are low

10 shows to binge watch when your levels are low

the title say's it all really

Jan 5, 20194 min read

Living with ITP

Living with ITP

Living with ITP

One minute you are living your life to the fullest, enjoying each moment without a second thought……and then suddenly you become someone who

Dec 5, 20182 min read

How to Heal a Bruise?

How to Heal a Bruise?

How to Heal a Bruise?

6 tips that can help a bruise heal faster

Nov 28, 20183 min read

Exercise

Exercise

Exercise

When is it safe for an ITP patient to participate in exercise? Let's find out.

Oct 31, 20182 min read

Pregnancy

Pregnancy

Pregnancy

The good news here is that your low platelets should not affect the baby however are you at risk?

Oct 24, 20184 min read

Vitamins and ITP

Vitamins and ITP

Vitamins and ITP

Should you be taking vitamins to help with your condition?

Oct 17, 20183 min read

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