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Have Reumo Arthritis. Taking Folitrex. How Can I Increase Platelet Count?

i am 50 years old lady suffering with reumo arthritis for last 15 years . at present i am taking medicine folitrex 15mg once a week, hcqs 200mg daily, cleff 20 daily, supracal 500mg daily, oc 10 daily. since last six months my platelet counts are decreasing from27 0000 to14 0000 at present. please advice to increase my platelet counts
Fri, 24 Aug 2012
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Dear friend, welcome to HCM.
if platelets are dropping significantly ( I can not read your numbers here, only 0000 appear )
, you should immediately see your rheumatologist and seek advice about folitrax (methotrexate)
it can cause this thrombocytopenia and if severe can cause bleeding.
get a thorough check up and act accordingly.


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Have Reumo Arthritis. Taking Folitrex. How Can I Increase Platelet Count?

Dear friend, welcome to HCM. if platelets are dropping significantly ( I can not read your numbers here, only 0000 appear ) , you should immediately see your rheumatologist and seek advice about folitrax (methotrexate) it can cause this thrombocytopenia and if severe can cause bleeding. get a thorough check up and act accordingly. I hope to have answered your query satisfactorily. Take care and please keep me informed of your progress. Good Luck ! May I request you to rate your experience here before you close. Thank you.