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Platelets & Diet

Hello all,

 I am looking for any advice that you might have as to how to raise my platelet levels.

Sice I changed drugs from glivec to dasatinib in sept 09, my platelet levels have gradually fallen from over 200, down to a lowest of 32, just 3 weeks ago. Today they have gone back up to 70. They seem to yo-yo up & down for no apparent reason, & this is a mystery not only to me, but also my consultant. We can only put this down to the effects of the drugs. I do not feel any adverse effects from this, but would like to boost my levels if anyone has any ideas.

Bob

Your Platelets  will rise over time Bob,I did ask Dr Ho(Kings) if there were any drugs to boost platelets there are, but the side effects cancel the advantages,My all time low is 7,And I had a platelet  transfusion (quick and painless) to boost them.

Its great to see you doing so well long may it continue.

michael