dadstimeon Posted March 2, 2006 Posted March 2, 2006 Hi All! First I want to thank everyone for your kinds words, well wishes and prayers. I am very blessed to have so many caring people in my life. Well here's the story. Did take a minor heart attack but no damage to my heart. Because my platelets dropped about 3 weeks ago to 4000 due to my (that goes back to 1979) ITP, was taken off of Aspirin and Plavix to avoid further problems which ended up resulting in my minor heart attack. Now we know in the future not to stay off for so long. Right now the game plan is to medically treat my heart problem and I can resume all my medications. Have to still deal with my ITP. On Prenisone to bring the platelets back up but as I taper off they are going back down so that will take a while to resolve and am hoping it resolves on it's own like it has in the past. Well that is about it for now. Again thank you everyone. Rich SPIRITS ARE GOOD! Quote
ginnyde Posted March 2, 2006 Posted March 2, 2006 Rich, this news makes me a happy camper, but what the heck is ITP? Quote
dadstimeon Posted March 2, 2006 Author Posted March 2, 2006 Hi Ginny--It's a blood disorder, had to have my spleen out in 79. So it acts up every now and then. This is what they think trigged my heart attack. Also makes treating my lung cancer tricky. My oncologists has her work cut out with me for sure. Rich Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP) is a disorder of the blood--Immune refers to the immune system's involvement in this disorder. Antibodies, part of the body's immunologic defense against infection, attach to blood platelet, cells that help stop bleeding, and cause their destruction. Thrombocytopenia refers to decrease in blood platelet. Purpura refers to the purplish-looking areas of the skin and mucous membranes (such as the lining of the mouth) where bleeding has occurred as a result of decreased platelet. Some cases of ITP are caused by drugs, and others are associated with infection, pregnancy, or immune disorders such as systemic lupus erythematosus. About half of all cases are classified as "idiopathic," meaning the cause is unknown. Quote
Shar Posted March 2, 2006 Posted March 2, 2006 So glad you are ok Rich. Thanks for the update!!! Sharon Quote
Connie B Posted March 2, 2006 Posted March 2, 2006 From One Fixed Heart To Another, WELCOME BACK! I miss seeing your posts on the board. SOOOO glad to hear no damage to the heart! Take it easy!! ((((RICH))))) Quote
Tami Posted March 2, 2006 Posted March 2, 2006 There's no place like home.. Glad your back home with us Tami Quote
Geri Posted March 2, 2006 Posted March 2, 2006 Oaky I can rest easy now, you're back and on the mend. It was so good to see your name again. Geri Quote
michelepal Posted March 2, 2006 Posted March 2, 2006 (((Rich))) Glad your back and doing well I'll keep you in my prayers. Michele Quote
eppie Posted March 2, 2006 Posted March 2, 2006 Rich, My uncle has ITP and I hate it. He's been on steriods for over 15 years. Never sees counts above 55k. I am so very glad that you are better. Please let your family fuss over you while you recuperate! Much love, Eppie PS....you are forbidden to shovel tonight. Forbidden! Quote
bethluvswill13 Posted March 3, 2006 Posted March 3, 2006 RICH-SO HAPPY TO HEAR YOUR DOING BETTER! Quote
trish2418 Posted March 3, 2006 Posted March 3, 2006 Rich, glad to see you're doing better -- we need you by our side fighting the good fight. Take care of yourself. Trish Quote
cindi o'h Posted March 3, 2006 Posted March 3, 2006 Hey Rich. glad you are home! Whew! What I really want to know is if you got to watch Boston Legal and what did they feed you? love, Cindi Quote
Donna G Posted March 3, 2006 Posted March 3, 2006 Rich so glad you are home and back on the board with us and no heart damage, all of this is wonderful news. We missed you. Please take care. Donna G Quote
Don Wood Posted March 3, 2006 Posted March 3, 2006 So good to see you back, Rich. I also am in the Mended Hearts Club. I am on Plavix as well but can't take aspirin (not even low dose) since it interferes with stopping bleeding in my radiated prostate. Go figure that Plavix is okay, but aspirin is not. Just shows each person has to find what is right for him. Blad you are back and healing. Don Quote
mamasbabygirl Posted March 3, 2006 Posted March 3, 2006 Welcome back. I think that means you have used your one hallpass for the year. Isn't that how it works Ry? Glad things are fixed up and that spirits are good! Quote
MalouDP Posted March 3, 2006 Posted March 3, 2006 Welcome home. Glad to hear your back God Bless Love Malou Quote
carolhg Posted March 3, 2006 Posted March 3, 2006 Rich, It is soooo good to see you back. Prayers Quote
tatlyn Posted March 3, 2006 Posted March 3, 2006 Rich, I'm so glad to hear that you are on the mend and as always, I'm inspired that your, SPIRITS ARE GOOD! Good on you!! Lynda Quote
lindseysmom Posted March 3, 2006 Posted March 3, 2006 Welcome back Rich, Glad you're doing ok. Best Wishes, Dee Quote
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.