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Why can't it be all good news?

Got my latest blood test this morning, and as usual, there was good news, and bad news.


The good news is my lymphocytes are still stable at just under 100 thou/mcL, and my hemoglobin actually increased to 12 g/dL, but [and there's always a but] my platelets dropped to 172 thou/mcL.


That's the lowest they've ever been, and 13 thou/mcL lower than the previous low reading. Now don't everyone tell me that's still within the normal range (130-400 thou/mcL), because I know that already. I've also have read platelet counts can be lower if taken early in the morning (which I did today), but none of that is much consolation.


In my case, a continuing drop in platelets is either an indication of bone marrow failure, or the spleen is traping the platelets [or both], neither of which is good, and both of which are indications for treatment sooner than later.


It could have something to do with the green tea I've been drinking, but I've already cut back about a 1/3, since my bloody nose episodes, and I hate cutting back more because I still believe it is a benefit overall.


Oh well, such is life I guess. Nothings ever perfect, plus I've always said, one test does not a trend make, so there's still hope. I'll just have to wait for next months results. It's just not making it any easier deciding when and if I want to go to South America, which I am still debating.

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Becky said…
South America? What are you going to do there?
7:02 AM
Marc said…
Didn't you read my last post? :(
7:38 AM
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