are there more ways to help people on itp then prednisone? and before taking the spleen out?wich procedure have other countrys when a person have itp

Question

My wife, 33weeks pregnant. Diagnosed with itp. Given prednisone then now ivig. If still failed, then bone marrow. Is that a big risk? Now 36weeks

Answer 1

Sometime: Sometimes a drug called Rituxan (rituximab) is used to treat itp. Talk to your doctor and see if it or whether you would be a candidate for other medications.

Answer 2

There are many...: Rx's used for itp in both acute and chronic settings. For acute itp, steroids or ivig are mainstays of therapy. For chronic itp, splenectomy had been a common approach historically. However, new agents have been developed that may abrogate or delay need for this. Rituximab (anti-cd20 monoclonal ab) may be effective. An experimental thrombopoietin agonist, n-plate, is also showing promise for citp.

Answer 3

No: Both itp and ttp are diseases in which blood platelet counts fall however, itp typically leads to an increased risk for bleeding but ttp results in blood clot formation in small blood vessels. These clots can damage the kidneys or cause stroke. Both diseases can be treated with plasmaphoresis, a procedure in which anti-platelet antibodies can be removed from the blood (a temporary measure).

Answer 4

No: No! both are blood disorders that cause blood clots to form in small blood vessels around the body, and leads to a low platelet count. Itp is an autoimmune condition with multiple causes. Ttp is caused by other causes including cancer, medications, infections, transplants, etc. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmedhealth/pmh0001579/.

Answer 5

Yes: Hot flashes and mood changes can occur when taking prednisone. Night sweats can occur with prednisone/steroids as well.

Answer 6

No: Hot flashes are not a typical side effect of corticosteroids like prednisone. Many other potential side effects from short term and long term use. Discuss with your doctor--consider whether menopause could be the cause.

Answer 7

Low Carbs: Followong a low carb diet and increasing your caloric output with exercise has been shown to help prevent weight gain while on steroids/prednisone.

Answer 8

Weight gain/ steroid: Prednisone not only increases your appetite but it also makes you retain salt and water which adds weight. In addition it redistributes the fat in your body. It is very difficult not to gain weight while on prednisone, especially if you are on a high dose. Tips to help would include eating a low salt diet, maintaining exercise, and snacking on healthy, low fat foods.

Answer 9

See answer: Benefits include resolution of pain. Risks include increase in cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis, fragile skin and blood vessels, weight gain, mood changes, psychosis etc. Typically the benefits greatly outweigh the risks.

Answer 10

Double edged sword: 15 to 20 mg of Prednisone daily is an effective treatment for the pain, stiffness and fatigue of polymyalgia rheumatica (pmr). However pmr effects older adults who are vulnerable to side effects. These commonly include: hypertension, diabetes, weight gain, and osteoporosis.

Answer 11

Yes: While there is always risk of infection, allergic reaction, and granuloma formation/scarring with tattoos, patients on Prednisone have poor wound healing and a suppressed immune system, making those risks greater.

Answer 12

Prednisone and tatto: If Prednisone has only been for a few weeks then there is no problem. If longer, you might have a higher risk of infection due to the immunosupression caused by prednisone. Long term use also causes skin fragility. I would wait until off of the prednisone.

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