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Originally Posted by ang
are there other ways to get platelets? my body isn't accepting single donar platelet transfusions?
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You should ask your doctors to request HLA-matched platelets for you. This is the next step up after single donor platelets fail. They're expensive and difficult to get, but they WORK.
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36/F - 1984 SAA treated with ATG [complete remission until] Oct 08 - burst blood vessels in eyes and low platelets; Jan 09 - AA & hypo-MDS; July 09 - BMT (RIC MUD PSCT) July 10 - 10k for Anthony Nolan (1yr post BMT! 53:48) Sep 10 - Wedding!
I've run 5 marathons now!! (PB 3:30!)