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Why Platelets Went From 18 To 149 In A Week I Have ITP And I Was Given Prednisone ?

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Posted on Wed, 23 Oct 2024
Question: I have ITP and I was given prednisone (80mg/day) and responded well. Platelets went from 18 to 149 in a week. Then it tapered off 70 and 60 mg/day and platelets went below. Does 10 mg of prednisone really make that much of a difference?
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Answered by Dr. Dr.Raju.A.T (9 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Yes

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thanks for your query

Yes, minor changes in the steroids dosage can lead to changes in the results.

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Why Platelets Went From 18 To 149 In A Week I Have ITP And I Was Given Prednisone ?

Brief Answer: Yes Detailed Answer: Hi, Thanks for your query Yes, minor changes in the steroids dosage can lead to changes in the results. Regards