Question:
Platelet question?

I just had my first set of labs done (I am a month post op on 6/21) and Doctor wants me to have them done again because my platelets are low. Anyone else have this? Is this common? Can it be attributed to not enough B12? Kidney or Gall Bladder function? Any help would set my mind at ease. Thanks - Jill    — J G. (posted on June 18, 2003)

June 18, 2003
A low platelet count can be a sign of anemia which means the body may be low on Iron, loss of blood and menstrual cycles can also cause low platelet levels. Your doctor is wise have the tests done so you can solve the problem, I wouldn't lose to much sleep over it you'll be fine.
   — Barbara M.

June 19, 2003
I had a bad experience with low platelets a few years back. I was diagnosed with a disease after a routine school physical. After a few years of treatments, chemo, and a spleenectomy my platelets are about 3 times higher than the average person's. lol I am not telling this to scare you, but just to ask you to be careful and make sure that you have your doctor check up on that. Low platelets can be caused by any number of things, but it is still important enough to pursue. Best wishes on your journey!!
   — AnneK.

June 19, 2003
HI I HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM I HAD MY RNY 5/29/03 AND MY SURGEON PUT ME ON PREDISONE FOR 7 DAYS AND BROUGHT MY PLATELETS UP TO 189 BUT AFTER SURGERY FROM THE BLOOD THINNERS, THEY DROPPED DOWN TO 68, BUT THAT IS NORMAL FOR ME I HAVE BEEN TESTED FOR EVERYTHING AND THAT IS JUST HOW MY BODY IS-GOOD LUCK TO YA
   — Maureen A.