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Discussion Forums => Thalassemia Minor => Topic started by: CUSO on September 25, 2013, 06:02:50 PM

Title: PLATELETS....... How to reduce naturally?
Post by: CUSO on September 25, 2013, 06:02:50 PM

Ok, since I got my spleen removed, the main issue is that my platelets went high. 2 weeks after surgery they went to 1.4 million, now 7 months later they have settled between 620-675. My hematologist said to take a baby asprin every day. But long term NSAID give me uhhhhhhhhhh  :rolleyes "male related" side affects...  Any suggestions for natural way to deal with high platelets? thanks

Title: Re: PLATELETS....... How to reduce naturally?
Post by: Andy Battaglia on September 26, 2013, 12:05:54 AM

Try natural vitamin E. Time will also bring the level lower.

Title: Re: PLATELETS....... How to reduce naturally?
Post by: Poirot on September 26, 2013, 04:42:18 AM

With a splenectomy, platelet counts will remain high forever.

However, it will come down to the 400-450K levels over a period of time.

The funny thing is that despite the higher number of platelets, I have seen no changes to my clotting time whatsoever - if, anything, I believe that my clotting time may have increased. Post TX or blood drawing, I have to always take a dry cotton swab for coagulation to happen. A swab dipped in alcohol keeps the blood flowing!

Not on Aspirin, but have been taking Vitamin E, as Andy also mentioned.

Cheers

Poirot