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Gammi1
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PostPosted: Sat Sep 26, 2009 3:37 pm    Post subject: Low Platelet count Reply with quote
Does anyone know if there are supplements available to increase platelet count which is low due to chemo? I have read to load up on vitamin C helps and Bitter Gourd. Has anyone had any luck with other supplements or any food suggestions?
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Vee Smith
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PostPosted: Sun Sep 27, 2009 2:02 pm    Post subject: Re: Low Platelet count Reply with quote
I asked this question of my oncology team and they shook their heads. The only way to build them in their view was Neulasta.

However, you could try Astragalus which is said to trigger the bone barrow into production. I avoid massive Vit. C - it can have an adverse response.
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Gammi1
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PostPosted: Sun Sep 27, 2009 2:45 pm    Post subject: Re: Low Platelet count Reply with quote
Thank you Vee, but what is the adverse effect of the Vit C? I hope nothing terrible because he has been taking C for a couple of weeks now. My husbands Oncologist just said take your multi vitamion and it will increase with time. It is not low enough to be prescribed any medication just below normal. It was 88 the last time it was checked 2 weeks ago. It needs to be normal before he can pass his physical to return to his job.
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PostPosted: Mon Sep 28, 2009 8:09 am    Post subject: Re: Low Platelet count Reply with quote
Sorry - I had failed to save the link so had to track it down. It is this report: http://www.webmd.com/cancer/news/20081001/vitamin-c-chemotherapy-bad-combo

Please note, this is in relation to chemo and vit C. The vitamin as an aid to preventing possible cancer is well-documented, but once treatment starts these things can change.

A multi-vitamin is a useful tool in that it takes longer but it does contain a balance of necessary vitamins, minerals and trace elements. Good diet, plenty of rest plus a modicum of exercise will also help. If you search the forum for "supplements", there are some amazing lists of what people take - but we are all individuals so one man's meat is another man's poison Confused

This link also gives a list of possible supplementary aids. http://www.canceractive.com/page.php?n=845
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