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Become a member, receive our newsletter
Our members receive "The Platelet News", our 20+ page quarterly newsletter, the option of participating in our name exchange program, and discounts to our meetings. Memberships and contributions are tax deductible. Help us help you by contributing to our organization. |
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Discussion Netiquette Guidelines
General rules and guidelines for using this discussion group. |
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FREE ITP Book, DVD and other materials
The "Inside Stories" book features 70 ITP stories and the DVD, 5 videos. Order these and other free ITP materials in our store. |
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ITP Conference 2008 - DVDs now shipping
Our ITP Conference 2008 was held June 20-22. It was a huge success, our largest conference ever. Couldn't be there? Buy the DVDs plus audio CDs of the entire conference. |
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Regional and Local group meetings
PDSA will host 5 regional meetings this Fall. Cleveland - Sept. 13,2008; New York City - Sept. 27, 2008; Houston - Nov. 15, 2008; Washington,DC - Nov. 1, 2008
See http://www.pdsa.org/itp-calendar/index.html for details as they become available and local group information.
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07 Jul 2008
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Announcements
For progress reports and announcements relating to this forum, view here |
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27 Jan 2008
09:45:57 AM
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Message Board Admin Suggestions
Want a new topic added? Think something should be changed? Make all your suggestions for this forum here. |
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17 Jul 2008
5:07:26 PM
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| Adults with ITP |
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Newly Diagnosed & Frequently Asked Questions
If you are new to ITP or someone close to you is, this is a good place to start finding out information. The regulars on this board will be happy to help you with any questions they have. Please remember however that we are not medical professionals and you should always check information with your doctor |
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05 Sep 2008
03:57:15 AM
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General ITP Discussion
Discuss general issues about, or things that stem from ITP |
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05 Sep 2008
6:45:06 PM
by: daddyslilgore517 |
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Treatment - General
Discuss treatment options including Prednisone, WinRho, Rituxin, etc & Splenectomy
To discuss Natural & Alternative treatments, see the section below titled Natural Treatment Methods |
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05 Sep 2008
5:53:46 PM
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Natural Treatment Methods
Discuss alternative methods and treatments here |
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04 Sep 2008
6:09:09 PM
by: oroman |
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Recommended Doctors
Want to share info about doctors? You can do that here.
Please remember to be careful what you post however as doctors don't have the opportunity to defend themselves here |
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24 Aug 2008
12:20:04 AM
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"Secret Women's Business" :o)
Ok, if you wanna talk about women's issues including menstral cycles, the Pill etc etc - this is the place to do it without worrying about offending anyone |
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04 Sep 2008
7:53:48 PM
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Social Chat
Feel free to discuss non-ITP related matters here. Get to know your fellow ITP'ers. |
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05 Sep 2008
2:04:06 PM
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| Parents of Children with ITP |
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Newly Diagnosed
For parents of children who have recently been diagnosed with ITP. Frequently asked questions etc can be discussed here. |
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28 Aug 2008
8:15:08 PM
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General Discussion for Parents
If your child has ITP you'll find support from other parents in this section of the ITP Discussion Board |
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05 Sep 2008
6:19:26 PM
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Social Chat for Parents
A place for parents of children with ITP to interact and socialise outside the topic of ITP |
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22 Aug 2008
06:38:46 AM
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| TEENS with ITP |
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General Discussion for TEENS
If you're a teen with ITP or you have a friend or family member with ITP and you need to talk with other teens who understand here's the place for you. |
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25 Aug 2008
5:29:38 PM
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| ITP & Pregnancy |
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The PDSA Pregnancy Website
NEW! Frequently Asked Questions - ITP and Pregnancy
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Treatments During Pregnancy
Discuss treatment issues specifically realted to those who are expecting or intend to become pregnant |
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27 Apr 2008
3:27:25 PM
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General Pregnancy Discussion
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21 Aug 2008
6:30:03 PM
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Post Labor
Discuss anything to do with issues after your baby is born including baby's platelet counts & breastfeeding |
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08 Jul 2008
8:58:28 PM
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Birth Announcements
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16 Apr 2008
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Antiphospholipid Syndrome
Antiphospholipid Syndrome |
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02 Sep 2008
06:57:40 AM
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TTP
Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura |
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10 Jul 2008
5:36:05 PM
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HIGH Platelet Count
I guess this is basically the opposite of ITP, you can discuss issues relating to high platelet counts here |
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16 Feb 2008
10:24:08 AM
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Other Blood Related Disorders
Other blood related disorders including Hemolytic Anemia |
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13 Aug 2008
08:56:44 AM
by: Sandi |
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Lupus
Do you have ITP and Lupus? Or have questions about how Lupus can relate to ITP? |
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04 Sep 2008
08:32:28 AM
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CFS & Fibromyalgia
Do you also have CFS or FM? Discuss with others the issues associated with these disorders |
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24 Mar 2008
11:11:18 PM
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Cancer
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27 Jul 2008
12:10:21 PM
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Other
Including things like MS etc |
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26 Aug 2008
9:29:39 PM
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| Links to Websites & Information |
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50 Years of ITP
The History of ITP - informative article |
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Platelet Disorder Support Association Website
This message Forum is a part of the Platelet Disorder Support Association website. Be sure to help support the service the PDSA provides. One way of doing this is by becoming a member, for more information visit the PDSA main website. You can also visit the Platelet Store and view publications & contributions through the main PDSA website via this link |
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Shop The Platelet Store
Want an unusual gift? Shop the Platelet Store. You can find a cuddly Platelet Pal and Junior Platelet Pal, “Coping with Prednisone” books, healing prints, T-shirts, and more. |
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WARNINGS
Many substances we encounter daily can affect our platelets. This link will take you to the PDSA webpage that contains a list of many of these substances |
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Become a Member of the PDSA
The Platelet Disorder Support Association is a non-profit corporation founded in August, 1998 to provide information, support, and encourage research about ITP and other platelet disorders. As a member you will be showing your support for this worthwhile cause. We rely on our member contributions to sustain and grow our services. Thank you for your support. |
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PDSA Treatments Page
This webpage has lots of info on ITP treatments of every kind. It is a very useful resource and you should take a look. |
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American Society of Hematology - ITP Section
Idiopathic Thrombocytoppenic Purpura: A Practice Guideline Developed by Explicit Methods For The American Society of Hematology |
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American Society of Hematology Home Page
The American Society of Hematology is the world's largest professional society concerned with the causes and treatment of blood disorders. Because blood is essential to human function, the science of hematology profoundly affects the understanding of many diseases. |
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International Journal of Hematology ITP Supplement
Up to date document outlining ITP, very useful information.
This document is in PDF format and you will need Acrobat Reader to view it |
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British ITP Guidelines
The British ITP guidelines published in 2003. This is in .pdf format. You will need acrobat reader to view. |
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