I went to the doctors today and I got good news. =)
After one week on a doubled dose of Hydroxyurea (HU) 2000mg, my platelet count is coming down! My count was 940,000 and now it's ..... 747,000! My platelet count is still very high considering that a normal count should be between 140,000 - 400,000 but I will take a 747,000 platelet count because it means the HU is working!
My white blood cell count, HCT (packed cell volume) & HGB (Hemoglobin) counts were all a little low. I believe these results just mean I am a bit anemic. I am already taking an Iron supplement everyday, I may have to take two each day instead of one.
I didn't get to see the doctor today, I just had to go in for a blood draw. I will get to meet with the doctor next Tuesday and I will post another update.
Also, thankfully, my family and I are finally starting to recover from the Strep and Flu attack that invaded our home. =)
I hope everyone is doing well.
- Shayna
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