Here's to a VERY HAPPY HEALTHY NEW YEAR 2005 everyone Hope it's one of healthy platelets (and lots of them ) and healthy blood cells in abundance Cheers one...
Hi all - i got an email from Brian, our new member who was concerned for his sister. Her condition is stable but still very serious, some small improvements,...
I will be praying for Holly for sure. Let us know if you hear anything. Take care, Lisa Karen <WiederTeufel@...> wrote: Hi all - i got an email from Brian,...
Karen, I was browsing all the previous messages posted from way back when and I came across one by a lady named Jenn in 2002 who supposeably was publishing a...
Has anyone noticed their reticulocyte count slightly elevated to be a sign of relaspe coming on. I am trying not to get alarmed just yet but my reticulocyte is...
Hi Sharon - RE: elevated retics - For me it has proven to be exactly the opposite. My retic is depressed below normal just prior to a relapse, and only becomes...
Hi Sharon - Jenn kind of dropped out of sight after a while. I don't really recall if she ever came back to say she had gotten it published. Lisa S. might...
Jenn and I are in contact very little these days. I am not sure what the status is on her book. Jenn, where are you? ... __________________________________ Do...
Well my Doctor just called tonight 8pm (What a great doc!) and told me that all my blood results were perfectly normal this time so I don't have to worry. The...
Well back to hospital tomorrow for more plasma. The Dr. talking about other treatments now we will see what happens next.Platelets dropped to 100thousand. ...
SOrry to hear that, Mike. I am praying for you today! Take care, Lisa Mike <mikehall1225@...> wrote: Well back to hospital tomorrow for more plasma. The...
I don't know if anyone has seen this article yet, but I thought it was interesting. Here is the link. http://www.hosppract.com/issues/1999/07/cemoake.htm High...
Mike, I'm Jackie -- one of the newer members here -- I've been in remission since the spring. I really, really recommend that you look into getting Rituxin....
Hi Gerri, Dr Moake actually consulted on my case. He is currently at Baylor University. He helped save my life. Suz ... __________________________________ Do...
Jackie, I also had Rituxan and my insurance paid for it. Gather my doc told insurance I needed it to save my life. I was shocked when I saw my hospital...
Hello Brian, so glad things are slwoly getting better for Holly - it realy does take time and recovery is slow with setbacks sometimes but she's responding and...
Jackie Thanks for letting me know what happened and how you got the Rituxan.I am getting Dr. to push it. I thank you for help and concerns. I will tell you to...
Thanks Gill] I appretiate yours and everyone's thoughts and I fell the same. I pray for everyone who has TTP ITP Cancer or any thing like it. Espially My...
Hi Brian. This is splendid news. It will take time, but she will get better. Dr. George is very generous with his time and expertise, and we can all be glad...
Brian, That's wonderful news about Holly. She still faces the long recovery ahead, but every sign of improvements is great news. She will continue to remain...
Hi Brian - That is wonderful news. Every small victory is an encouragement. As Linda pointed out, there is no reason why Holly can't authorize another family...
Treatment went ok just took longer then it shoud have.Strange thou they did no bloodwork this time. They usually do atleast one sometime before and after. See...
Hi all - Sorry. I'm slacking a little. I've been in the predni-zone the past couple of weeks as we do taper down. Not been feeling very sociable. (I know you...
We totally understand. Let us know how you are doing. YOu are in my prayers and thoughts as everyone is. Glad you are getting tapered off the Beast. Hugs, Amy...
Hi Karen, DId you end up having 4 rituxan treatments? I am praying that you are in remission and get back to your old your self! It seems that even if rituxan...