Susan, I have a condition with my blood that’s so rare that a lot of people have never heard of it. They call it an unidentifiable blood clotting disorder. My red blood cells and the platelets are supper sticky. They actually stick to each other and the platelets form a ball like, and go into the spleen. They are all stuck there together. The red blood cells do the same thing. They are blocked somewhere and helpless. The reason we need these cells is they are the front line of stopping blood from a wound. I had two splenetic attacks. The platelets all stuck together and went into my spleen and blocked it. For the sake of not having a word, I just called them spleen attacks. They are exactly the same thing as a heart attack, and you have to get help right away. Now, I take Plavix for my platelets and Eliquis to try and keep my blood from clotting. They flow right on by. It’s such a small thing to probably save your life. When
When platelets become low with Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL), a condition known as thrombocytopenia occurs. This can lead to:
- Easy bruising
- Bleeding problems such as nosebleeds, bleeding gums, and heavy menstrual periods
These symptoms arise because platelets are essential for blood clotting, and low levels Show Full Answer
You are an amazing person and very special. I would be lost with an illness you have concerning the clotting disorder. I am glad there is medication which resolves the clotting disorder. Your sharing provides team members a good example of medical professionals providing assistance to help you to become a healthy person.