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MS and LOW PLATELET COUNTS....ANYONE?
by squeezybear, Feb 15, 2008 11:58AM
recently had surgery for my gallbladder and found out I have very low platelet counts (40). They gave me platelets to be able to have surgery(150 count @ time of surgery). 1 month later my platelet count is back down to 79. I was diagnosed with MS about 5 years ago and have been on copaxone for almost all that time. Could the Copaxone be causing my platelets to drop? I went off the copaxone when I went into the hospital and have been off of it for almost 2 months now. How long does the copaxone stay in your system after you stop taking it?
Has anyone had problems with low platelet count with MS or medicines?
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Has anyone had problems with low platelet count with MS or medicines?
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What has your physician told you ? A platelet count of 40 is VERY low. Has your PCP ran other tests ?
As far as the Copaxone, I would check with your pharmacist.