autoimmune hemolytic anemia

[Guest guest]

Two links with more info.

http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000579.htm

http://www.aarda.org/page5.html

[Guest guest]

Bonnie - the book says that a significant number of folks develop AIHA, and a

lesser number develop ITP. AIHA is depressingly common. The thought is that

by getting treatment the cellular balance is upset, and the good guys don't

know from the bad guys, and there is random cellular murder. As you know, the

standard for AIHA is Prednisone and a couple of other things. It appears to be

generally fixable. From what I've read, I'd rather have AIHA than ITP (no

platelets).

Stick with it, you'll get through it.

[Guest guest]

- Thanks for responding.

I have not and am not at this point in time, receiving any

treatment. My white cells have just decided to attack my red cells on

their own. They see them as infection. I go to Fox Chase on July 20

for input on the situation. My local oncologist said immediate

treatment isn't indicated. This is merely another " complication. " , at

least at the present time. After checking out some info offered on

other sites about the subject, I got a little rattled, but am on an even

keel at this point. I can get through anything this nasty thing dishes

out!!!!!

After reading up on ITP, there is no question that, even with this new

addition to my repertoire, I feel fortunate. I will hold your friend in

prayer.

Bonnoie

Re: Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia

Bonnie - the book says that a significant number of folks develop AIHA,

and a

lesser number develop ITP. AIHA is depressingly common. The thought is

that

by getting treatment the cellular balance is upset, and the good guys

don't

know from the bad guys, and there is random cellular murder. As you

know, the

standard for AIHA is Prednisone and a couple of other things. It appears

to be

generally fixable. From what I've read, I'd rather have AIHA than ITP

(no

platelets).

Stick with it, you'll get through it.