MikeinLondon
420 Member
Hi there,
My name is Michael and I live in London, Ontario... I have been searching for info on a blood disorder my sister has, called (ITP) or Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura.
She had a rare type of thyroid cancer a couple years ago, which was zapped with that radiation - now she has this blood disorder which is not really getting any better....this is info on her ITP condition from Wikipedia:
Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP), also known as immune thrombocytopenia, primary immune thrombocytopenia, primary immune thrombocytopenic purpura or autoimmune thrombocytopenic purpura, is defined as isolated low platelet count (thrombocytopenia) with normal bone marrow and the absence of other causes of thrombocytopenia. It causes a characteristic purpuric rash and an increased tendency to bleed. Two distinct clinical syndromes manifest as an acute condition in children and a chronic condition in adults. The acute form often follows an infection and has a spontaneous resolution within 2 months.
Chronic idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura persists longer than 6 months with a specific cause being unknown.
ITP is an autoimmune condition with antibodies detectable against several platelet surface antigens.
ITP is diagnosed by a low platelet count in a complete blood count (a common blood test). However, since the diagnosis depends on the exclusion of other causes of a low platelet count, additional investigations (such as a bone marrow biopsy) may be necessary in some cases.
In mild cases, only careful observation may be required but very low counts or significant bleeding may prompt treatment with corticosteroids, intravenous immunoglobulin, anti-D immunoglobulin, or immunosuppressive drugs. Refractory ITP (not responsive to conventional treatment) may require splenectomy, the surgical removal of the spleen. Platelet transfusions may be used in severe bleeding together with a very low count. Sometimes the body may compensate by making abnormally large platelets.
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I myself have serious health problems and have researched the benefits of MM for my own health problems. I was talking to my sister last week about the benefits of the MM strain Charlotte's Web, which I first learned about from a the CNN Special Report with Dr. Sanjay Gupta ... I do not really understand all the benefits or properties from the different strains of MM, but from what I do know - certain strains have drastically improved the quality and other strains saved peoples lives
When Margaret's learned of the ITP - I remember her doctors put her on this medication Prednisone, which helped increase the numbers of the platelets. Before Christmas, she visited me in London and I was surprised with the swelling of her face, even though she warned me before she came out. This week, her platelets were down again, and this time her doctors told her they want her to go on this intravenous drug called Rituxan.
Margaret is such a great sister, always there for me when I need her. Over the years, with many doctors treating my own serious health problems - I have learned first hand the serious difficulties facing Canada's Health care....I explained to Margaret many Canadian doctors would allow you do suffer, or even die when they understood the benefits of Medical Marijuana on certain illnesses - When you read the many beneficial stories of MM, it is like I live in some third world country.
Margaret explained the side effects of Rituxan to me this week.... it sounds like a last resort type of medication, considering a small percentage of patients have died taking their first dose. She asked her two doctors about Medical Marijuana and Cannabis oil for her ITP condition, and I was surprised to hear the were OK with her trying it, then again I have never heard of anyone getting sick from smoking weed.
Anyway, it is a difficult time for Margaret, as this has gone from bad to worse in such a short time - I honestly think Medical Marijuana will help my sister, but I myself am overwhelmed with the amount of information. I watched the Rick Simpson testimonial of people using his name to sell their garbage oil and potions - jail would be too good for these parasites!
Any assistance with the names of the different strains which would benefit Margaret's condition would be appreciated. I know Charlotte's Web has little THC, but is very high cannabidiol, so maybe this or something similar would also get Margaret's immune system working....
Any help would be great....and thanks so much you for your time!
Take care,
Michael
My name is Michael and I live in London, Ontario... I have been searching for info on a blood disorder my sister has, called (ITP) or Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura.
She had a rare type of thyroid cancer a couple years ago, which was zapped with that radiation - now she has this blood disorder which is not really getting any better....this is info on her ITP condition from Wikipedia:
Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP), also known as immune thrombocytopenia, primary immune thrombocytopenia, primary immune thrombocytopenic purpura or autoimmune thrombocytopenic purpura, is defined as isolated low platelet count (thrombocytopenia) with normal bone marrow and the absence of other causes of thrombocytopenia. It causes a characteristic purpuric rash and an increased tendency to bleed. Two distinct clinical syndromes manifest as an acute condition in children and a chronic condition in adults. The acute form often follows an infection and has a spontaneous resolution within 2 months.
Chronic idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura persists longer than 6 months with a specific cause being unknown.
ITP is an autoimmune condition with antibodies detectable against several platelet surface antigens.
ITP is diagnosed by a low platelet count in a complete blood count (a common blood test). However, since the diagnosis depends on the exclusion of other causes of a low platelet count, additional investigations (such as a bone marrow biopsy) may be necessary in some cases.
In mild cases, only careful observation may be required but very low counts or significant bleeding may prompt treatment with corticosteroids, intravenous immunoglobulin, anti-D immunoglobulin, or immunosuppressive drugs. Refractory ITP (not responsive to conventional treatment) may require splenectomy, the surgical removal of the spleen. Platelet transfusions may be used in severe bleeding together with a very low count. Sometimes the body may compensate by making abnormally large platelets.
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I myself have serious health problems and have researched the benefits of MM for my own health problems. I was talking to my sister last week about the benefits of the MM strain Charlotte's Web, which I first learned about from a the CNN Special Report with Dr. Sanjay Gupta ... I do not really understand all the benefits or properties from the different strains of MM, but from what I do know - certain strains have drastically improved the quality and other strains saved peoples lives
When Margaret's learned of the ITP - I remember her doctors put her on this medication Prednisone, which helped increase the numbers of the platelets. Before Christmas, she visited me in London and I was surprised with the swelling of her face, even though she warned me before she came out. This week, her platelets were down again, and this time her doctors told her they want her to go on this intravenous drug called Rituxan.
Margaret is such a great sister, always there for me when I need her. Over the years, with many doctors treating my own serious health problems - I have learned first hand the serious difficulties facing Canada's Health care....I explained to Margaret many Canadian doctors would allow you do suffer, or even die when they understood the benefits of Medical Marijuana on certain illnesses - When you read the many beneficial stories of MM, it is like I live in some third world country.
Margaret explained the side effects of Rituxan to me this week.... it sounds like a last resort type of medication, considering a small percentage of patients have died taking their first dose. She asked her two doctors about Medical Marijuana and Cannabis oil for her ITP condition, and I was surprised to hear the were OK with her trying it, then again I have never heard of anyone getting sick from smoking weed.
Anyway, it is a difficult time for Margaret, as this has gone from bad to worse in such a short time - I honestly think Medical Marijuana will help my sister, but I myself am overwhelmed with the amount of information. I watched the Rick Simpson testimonial of people using his name to sell their garbage oil and potions - jail would be too good for these parasites!
Any assistance with the names of the different strains which would benefit Margaret's condition would be appreciated. I know Charlotte's Web has little THC, but is very high cannabidiol, so maybe this or something similar would also get Margaret's immune system working....
Any help would be great....and thanks so much you for your time!
Take care,
Michael
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