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Help requested for idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura itp

Posted By Justin (Shah Alam, Malaysia) on 08/23/2014

Hi, I'm Justin, 17 years old, and I recently got diagnosed with ITP. I keep getting bruises on my shins and quite frightening-looking blueblacks on my legs. Having gone to the doctor, he has prescribed me with medicine ( 5mg prednisolone & 180mg Mycophenolic acide ec tablets ). But even after taking these meds, I still have bruises and blueblacks. My platelets count still remains around 22-50 (normal is 150-400) . Is there any natural foods I can take to cure ITP? Please help me. Thank you .

Replied by Mama To Many (Tennessee) on 08/23/2014

Dear Justin,

Is the bruising something new or have you had this going on a long time? Did it begin after an illness? In children (though you are a young adult) this can be caused by viruses. It seems quite likely that it can be caused by viruses in adults, too. Have you been to Earth Clinic's page on ITP? There are some fascinating stories, successes and theories.

https://www.earthclinic.com/cures/ITP.html#rn

~Mama to Many~

Replied by Justin (Shah Alam, Malaysia) on 08/24/2014

Yes, the bruising is new. And no, I didn't start to have these bruises after an illness. It just suddenly appeared.

Replied by Mama To Many (Tennessee) on 08/24/2014

Dear Justin,

Alfalfa is a good herb for the blood. So is turmeric. Both can be found in capsules or the powder can be used. When I take turmeric, I take 4 capsules a couple of times a day. Alfalfa, I take at least that much.

I had ITP for years. My numbers improved after I started using Extra Virigin Coconut Oil daily. I was taking 2-3 Tablespoons daily.

Papaya leaf has helped some with improving platelet numbers. It is pretty bitter as a tea but can be found in tincture form in some places.

Taking 1, 000 mg several times a day is helpful to many conditions and an easy thing to try. You may be able to take a lot more. If you start to get diarrhea from it, cut back a little.

Your body will be able to work best as you eat more whole foods and less processed foods. Milk kefir and carrot juice are two wonderful foods if you have access to them.

When I was first diagnosed 18 years ago, I was told, of course, that there was no cure. So I didn't really look for one. Turns out, you can get better from it! With the internet, access to helpful information has increased so much. I trust you will find your solution to ITP more quickly than I did! :)

~Mama to Many~

Replied by Mama to Many (Tennessee) on 09/03/2014

Dear Justin,

I was just rereading the ITP page and saw that my last post to you had some missing information. I must have deleted it when revising what I wrote. I referred to taking 1, 000mg of something several times a day--I meant Vitamin C.

Sorry about that!

~Mama to Many~

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