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Apr 1, 2005 9:03 am
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Thats what our doc is doing ... From: StarBarnSoap [mailto:starbarnsoap@...] Sent: Thursday, March 31, 2005 10:31 PM To: TTP Subject:...
That's what mine has started to do also. It's like no news is good news. I like this better so that I am not worrying tiny little fluctuations. I trust that if...
Nettie, I was most interested in your recent post as I had a question for you. Since you have battled TTP for so many years, I was intested in knowing what...
Hi there Sharon and Lisa Hope you are both well Jeannie here, From the UK perspective - I see my consultant haemotologist now every 12 weeks :-) as soon as I...
Sharon, I have been in remission since Aug. 31. I have my platelets checked every 2 weeks to the day. My hematologist has let me decide how often I want to go...
To everyone who answered my question about whether they receive their platelet count from the doctor..."Thank You!". I think I will be looking for a new doctor...
Hiya Nettie, 23 years, WOW! I griped about the 5 months that I went thru it. I guess it's my turn to chime in about the smokin' an drinkin'. I smoke...for way...
Hiya Sharon, My doc gives me a copy of my labs every time I go. You should be able to request a copy of your labs from your doctor. Hugs Suz ... message. ... ...
Hi Sharon, I live in Nova Scotia, Canada. I've always been able to call my doctor and get my platelet count. Her secretary tells me over the phone. The...
My wife's doctor has been gracious enough to allow her to have a blood test at any time the office is open. No appointment necessary. The results are given...
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Apr 3, 2005 2:34 am
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... Ellie, Hello, My name is Marsha and I feel your pain when it comes to TTP. I don't know what causes it but I would really like to know so that they can...
Ellen, My longest time between relapses was 7 years. I was first diagnosed in 1982. Back then my doctors told me "lightening doesn't strike twice"...I...
Hi Suz, Good hearing from you. Yes, 23 years since first being diagnosed, my how time flys when you're having fun!!!! I do the same with 1/2 bottle of...
Thanks Nettie. I appreicate your comments. I was not aware or maybe I just didn't want to know that TTP can rear its ugly head after 7 years. I thought I...
Hi Ellen, Just wanted to say hello. Hope all is well. I am doing great. Finally walking 2 miles a day and feeling good about it. Have you got off those meds...
Hi there Sharon I just wanted to reply to your msg - its jeannie I totally agree with you changing Drs - I just wanted to share this with you - something that...
Hi Sharon, I'm fine. I am off all meds as of 2 weeks ago. My docs are upping my blood tests to every 2 weeks which is so strange as I have had to get blood...
Sharon, I think it sounds like a very good idea to start looking for a new doctor. That is just ridiculous that they say they are too busy to call you...
Hi Nettie, She will definitely be in my prayers. Great big hugs to her and Mom and Dad. Suz ... __________________________________ Yahoo! Messenger Show us...
I have always been able to wait for my results. Takes about 5 to 10 minutes to get them and I can be on my way. I am even able to do that at immediate care...
Thanks Lisa, I'm so mad at this office of doctors. The doctors are afraid of the nurses and the nurses set the rules. Seems the doctors do not realize who...
Hi Ellen, Glad to hear things are going well and you are finally off the meds. I am sure the doc is having you do the blood tests every 2 weeks for precaution...
Jeannie, We've found 6 hematologist/oncologist at the hospital that our insurance will accept. Now I need to call each office and find out if the doctor is...
Nettie...my prayers are with your family at this rough time....I was talking to Chris from the pharmacy yesterday at work and she was telling me more about...
Hello Linda, Holly is still doing well, and staying in the upper 300Ks. Still no medication. She is still at the Cleveland Clinic, but they will be moving...
My husband works at night at our local hosp. in the housekeeping dept. he was diagnoised with ttp in jan. 2005. he has just been released by the hemotologist...