Aa
commom cold and hepc low platlets
DR HAS JUST CALLED AND SAID PLATLETS ARE VERY LOW AND I'M FEELING LIKE I'M COMING DOWN WITH A COLD AND I WAS WONDERING IF ANYONE HAS EXPERIENCED THIS AND DOES IT MAKE YOU COLD NEVER GO AWAY. HAS ANYONE EVER BLED OUT ?DO YOU DIE FROM THIS? VERY AFFRAID
How low is 'low'? The cold symptoms are unrelated. Platelets are involved in clotting, so very low is a risk for internal bleeding. I got down to 30,000 by my EOT visit. I was a walking bruise but don't think I was in danger of internal bleeding and have not noticed that happening to any posters on this forum in the last year since I've been reading it. The only recourse is to reduce interferon. Platelet transfusions are not thought to be very effective.
Lexapro and Celexa antidepressants can contribute to low platelets. Are you using either one of those?
Lexapro and Celexa antidepressants can contribute to low platelets. Are you using either one of those?
Have an Answer?
You are reading content posted in the Hepatitis C Community
Learn about this treatable virus.
Getting tested for this viral infection.
3 key steps to getting on treatment.
4 steps to getting on therapy.
What you need to know about Hep C drugs.
How the drugs might affect you.
These tips may up your chances of a cure.
A list of national and international resources and hotlines to help connect you to needed health and medical services.
Herpes sores blister, then burst, scab and heal.
Herpes spreads by oral, vaginal and anal sex.
STIs are the most common cause of genital sores.
Condoms are the most effective way to prevent HIV and STDs.
PrEP is used by people with high risk to prevent HIV infection.
