Platelet Disorder Support Association

Join Us:

Membership Matters

Support Us:

Make a Donation
    Remember Me     Forgot Login?   Sign up   •  Web site Help & Info

!!! DISCUSSION GROUP RULES !!!

1. You must be a registered website user in order to post and comment. Guests may read only.
2. Be kind and helpful, not rude and cynical.
3. Don't advertise or promote anything. You will be banned from the group.
4. Report problems to the moderators. THANK YOU!

worried worried worried

More
15 years 3 days ago #14407 by whitt0929
worried worried worried was created by whitt0929
My 2 1/2 yr old daughter was diagnosed with ITP almost 2 weeks ago. we seen a hematologist Thursday, who was very nice and seemed well educated. He said 85% of kids grow out of it but i am so worried that my child will be one of the 15% that doesnt :( But the major thing that scared me was he said in RARE cases when a child has leukemia, the only sign is low platelets. i am so just so worried. What if thats my babys case? Her red/white blood count is fine but im still scared.

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

  • Sandi
  • Offline
  • Sandi Forum Moderator Diagnosed in 1998, currently in remission. Diagnosed with Lupus in 2006. Last Count - 344k - 6-9-18
More
15 years 3 days ago #14413 by Sandi
Replied by Sandi on topic Re: worried worried worried
Whitt:

The one thing I have learned in life is to not worry until you have to. If you spend time worrying, it might be for nothing and you lose a lot of time being happy.

Chances are, your child will be in the 85% of acute cases. If not, and she is chronic, you will see that many children with chronic ITP live happy, normal lives. Even chronic children can go into remission at any time, and a lot of them do.

If leukemia would come into the picture, which is very, very rare (as the doctor says), you would deal with it. Try not to worry about that for now and just focus on what you have in front of you. I've said this before, but I've been here since 1998 and have not yet seen a case of leukemia.

Everything will be okay.
The following user(s) said Thank You: whitt0929

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

Moderators: jaycharness

You’re not alone. We have answers! Contact PDSA to connect with life altering information, resources and referrals. 440.746.9003 (877.528.3538 toll-free) or PDSA@PDSA.org.

Platelet Disorder Support Association

Platelet Disorder Support Association
8751 Brecksville Road Suite 150
Cleveland, OH 44141
440.746.9003  |  pdsa@pdsa.org
The Platelet Disorder Support Association is a 501(c)3 organization and donations are tax deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law.

© Copyright 1997 - 2026, Platelet Disorder Support Association. All rights reserved.

IMPORTANT!

The Platelet Disorder Support Association does not provide medical advice or endorse any medication, vitamins or herbs. The information contained herein is not intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice and is provided for educational purposes only. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified healthcare provider before starting any new treatment, discontinuing an existing treatment and to discuss any questions you may have regarding your unique medical condition.