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@chenn Luckily I had an infusion IVIG (?) and on steriod tabs that have bumped me up to 229 after 5 days. I have the option to have a daily pill Promacta (?) and/or monthly infusions IVIG for about 2 years to keep recent flare ups from happening again. I am undecided which route I will take. But, it seems whenever I have an infection, my platelets take a dive, which for this cold season, has been the worse. I have experienced vertigo since my IVIG infusion, which hematologist PA said was probably related to ear infection and advised to treat with rest, liquids, and Meclizine (generic dramamine).
Side note: Dec. with platelets in 40s and March in 20s, I have had a huge craving for red meat. No anemia. Nothing to explain this carving. ALL labs come back as being great.
Have you have food cravings?
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@bluemom30 No, I haven't had any cravings. My dr said she would not put me on steroids due to my age (70). She said it would probably be a Thrombopoietin receptor agonists medication which I have not read up on yet. I guess I will look into it more after all my test results come back. I hope you are able to get your platelets under control and on an upward swing!