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9 years 8 months ago #55107 by Bellazac1971
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Our 12 year old daughter was diagnosed 2 weeks ago after a number of attempts on my part to question why all of the symptoms were occurring. Just starting to get our heads around it all.
Can I ask about flying. We have a family holiday in 2 weeks which would be good for everyone's mental wellbeing but really not sure what is for the best. Our daughter is fab about the whole thing and is taking blood tests and a change of duet very much in her stride. Really proud of her, :)

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9 years 8 months ago #55122 by Sandi
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What are your daughter's counts? Has she done any treatment?

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9 years 8 months ago #55128 by eklein
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The activities which are safe (flying, sword fighting, cliff diving, roller coasters, etc.) depend on platelet counts and bleeding symptoms.
Erica
And she was!
Diagnosed May 2005, lowest count 8K.
4/22/08: 43K (2nd Rituxan)
10/01/09: 246K, 1/8/10: 111K, 5/21/10: 233K
Latest count: 7/27/2015: 194K

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9 years 8 months ago #55135 by Margaret k
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My consultant allows flying when my count is above 20.

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