hi i was diagnosed with chronic itp Aug 2009,but had no problems till jan 2012 when was admitted into hospital with 0 platlet count, i was treated with immunoglobulins for 3 weeks with 2 to 3 days break in between, i was also taking steriods, in April 2012 i was prescribed Azathioprine and i am still taking this to date, i have blood tests every 2 weeks, my platlet count at first was rising but over the last 6 months has been dropping again, today my count was 41 and have been told that i now have to go on weekly blood tests, is there any other treatment that you know of that i could try
You have ITP. It means immune thrombocytopenic purpura. Your body is producing antibodies against platelets, and it destroyed them. So your platelets count will remain low. Steroid is necessary because it is treatment of choice for immune reaction. It will suppress your immunity. Same is true for azatioprin, IV IG is also treatment of choice in ITP. You are taking perfect treatment. And platelets should be measured regularly because if it will down then you need urgent treatment otherwise life threatening bleeding can occur. Go with regular check up. You are on the right way. Thanks for using Chat Doctor.