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Chronic Illness Warrior Blog
with ITP
To Panic or not to PANIC
Stay Calm they say, stay calm I tell myself, internally the little voice inside my head says PREPARE YOURSELF FOR THE WORST!
Food that can help increase Blood Platelet Counts
we must all take responsibility for our own health
FREE Checklist Questions for your doctor
FREE Downloadable checklist! Important Questions to ask your doctor about ITP.
Complications of untreated ITP
What if we did not treat our condition. What is the worst that can happen?
How to prepare for Rituximab Infusion
My first Rituximab Infusion
Essential Oils and ITP
After experiencing some unpleasant aftermaths of traditional treatment methods, I thought to myself what the heck
Top Tips for Hospital Visits
Spending any time at the hospital when you are a patient can be a daunting time.
Blood Count
What are normal CBC levels
IVIG
My opening statement… worst experience of my life.
Ain’t Nobody Got Time For That
Why a negative mindset is bad for your health
How to Heal a Bruise?
6 tips that can help a bruise heal faster
Fighting ITP
There may not be a cure but I haven't given up hope just yet
Vitamins and ITP
Should you be taking vitamins to help with your condition?
Questions to ask your doctor about ITP
One of the best ways to get answers about ITP is to ask questions. Here are the top questions you should be asking!
Can you give blood?
Do you really want to help someone with ITP or are you just saying this to be nice?
Medicare
There is no place like home
Not my spleen
it's a "how bout NO" from me and here is the reason why
Prednisone
I am not myself when I'm on prednisone
Conventional Treatments
Discussing the most common conventional treatment options available
Rituximab on the mind
Hope for the best, prepare for the worst - my thoughts on Rituximab
Natural Remedies
Studies that showcase some potential natural remedies to help increase ones platelet count.
Steriod Responsive
Great News! So after a grueling weekend patiently waiting for my follow up visit, im glad to say that I am steriod responsive (Prednisone is
How to stop the bleeding
What is Cyklokapron Tranexamic Acid and how it can help
Prednisone - What to expect
Prednisone - The good, the bad and the ugly
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