You wont believe this!

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Some of you may remember me posting a couple of weeks ago about me having a low platelet count. Well I had repeat bloods and it is still low - gone up a bit from 104,000 to 114,000. So when I rang I was told I need to see the Doctor. The 1st appointment they could give me was 9th september!!!!! Then she said 29th August.

So I played hell with them and told them I could be dead by then! She wouldnt budge - I have to ring on monday for an appointment on tuesday!!!:(

As I am in work on monday my hubby will ring up for me!

So after all that waiting (2 weeks) - I am still none the wiser!

Sue:confused:

Specializes in Stroke Rehab, Elderly, Rehab. Ortho.

Well,

I finally got to see a doctor today and she is referring me to a Hematologist - she said my platelets arent too low but she will refer me anyway as I have other symptoms. She said it could be Thrombocytopenia and also said that sometimes they never find the cause too.

So more waiting..................

Sue xx

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SueIP My dad had TTP (Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Perpura) (SP) several years ago, they never found out what caused it. It also took the 4 Dr's to DX it.

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Specializes in Stroke Rehab, Elderly, Rehab. Ortho.

Well I have finally had my appointment through to see the Hematologist - it is on the 11th September. Cant believe I dont have to wait for months like we usually do here with the NHS. But I am not grumbly!!

Will let you know the outcome.

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Yes, Sue, do let us know what happens. Good luck!

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:o Sue, I hope everything goes well for you

take care

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