[Margie]

Dear M Mindas
My platelet count dropped the last time platelets were transfused. Even the units that were special matched were not effective. The docor said that my body was destroying them. I also often have bad reactions (chills followed by high fever) to platelet tranfusions. Have you had any of these?
I have had no reactions however, if the platelets are infused between units of packed red cell transfusions. But I don't know if they were more effective in raising my platelet count or not. This is an interesting subject since my count is always under ten - sometimes falling as low as three. I would appreciate sharing any new info found by either of us.