← Return to Aplastic Anemia and dealing with low Platelet counts

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@joelpenado95

2 week of November 2023 i was diagnosed with aplastic anemia. I had no idea what that was until my platelets count showed up at a 5000 units . Went to the treatment but about a month and wasnt easy then got sent home taking a lot of pillls but im doing better now. Just my arms and legs are really weak. Is it normal ? I wander

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Hello @joelpenado95. When you mentioned you went to treatment for aplastic anemia for about a month and then sent home, did that mean you were in a clinic for that month? Have you been less active than normal where your muscles could have atrophied?

Sometimes lack of exercise when we’ve been ill can play a big part in our lack of strength. Are your blood numbers returning to normal? If you are still anemic that can also leave you feeling weak. Do you also have any shortness of breath?

Good morning @joelpenado95. My mother was diagnosed with aplastic anemia as well. After the treatment in the hospital she was sent home with a lot of pills and one of those medications side effects are leg cramps. For that reason she massages her legs with a "anti cramp" lotion every night. She has learned that feeling tired and weak is one of the symptoms when her platelets are decreasing. I hope and pray for your prompt recovery....